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Russian military shoots down drone targeting its Syrian air base

Syria Drone
The drone, launched from territory controlled by Syrian rebels, was detected by the Russian military. (File photo)

Russian military shoots down drone targeting its Syrian air base

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The Russian military has downed a drone targeting the Hmeimim air base in Syria, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday.

The drone, launched from territory controlled by Syrian rebels, was detected on August 9, RIA reported.

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