The defense Ministry has denied media reports about the deaths of Russian troops in Syria – RIA Novosti

13:3505.02.2017

(updated: 13:49 05.02.2017)

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MOSCOW, 5 Feb – RIA Novosti., the Russian defense Ministry denies the information of TV channel “al Jazeera” about the deaths of Russian servicemen in Syria, they are all alive and continue to perform their tasks, said the official representative of Department major General Igor Konashenkov.

Previously, “al-Jazeera” argued that near Latakia last night exploded a Russian military vehicle, killing five people.

“the Message of Qatar TV channel “al Jazeera” about the alleged death of Russian soldiers in Syria is another information spreading,” said Konashenkov.

defense Ministry spokesman noted that “it is regrettable that the largest Arab TV channel is engaged in the distribution of such counterfeiting.”

“All Russian military personnel in the Syrian Arab Republic, alive, healthy and continue to carry out tasks on purpose,” he added.

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