Russia's Ministry of Defense reports deaths of two Russian soldiers in Syria
Two Russian contract soldiers died in Syria as a result of a mortar attack by the militants and the third was seriously wounded, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense at a press briefing, Russia’s TASS news agency reports.
The Ministry stated that the Russian soldiers were working with a Syrian Armed forces' unit as firearms instructors together with a Russian officer who was working as a military advisor.
The Russian Ministry of Defense added that the third person is in a serious condition and is fighting for his life.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the killed Russian soldiers have been nominated for the state awards.