ISIS claims an attack killing a Russian general in Deir Ezzor

ISIS mercenaries claimed an attack with an explosive device two days ago that targeted a Russian army patrol near the city of Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, and resulted in the death of a Russian brigade officer and wounding two other soldiers.

ISIS claims an attack killing a Russian general in Deir Ezzor
21 August, 2020   05:36
NEWS DESK

ISIS mercenaries said on the Telegram website that "a Russian army patrol took place in a minefield east of the city of Sokhna, eastern Syria, resulting in the death of a brigade officer and wounding others when an explosive device exploded on them."

The statement added that ISIS mercenaries targeted a leader in the "National Defense" of the Syrian government forces who was with his companions when an explosive device exploded on a vehicle they were traveling", resulting in his death, along with a number of his bodyguards."

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the death of one of its generals in the explosion of a "homemade explosive device" on Tuesday when a Russian convoy crossed near Deir Ezzor, noting that the attack also resulted in the injury of two Russian soldiers.

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