Berlin Observes Russia Anti-ISIL Campaign in Syria With Concern

© REUTERS / Khalil AshawiSmoke rises from a base controlled by rebel fighters from the Ahrar al-Sham Movement, that was targeted by what activists said were Russian airstrikes at Hass ancient cemeteries in the southern countryside of Idlib, Syria October 1, 2015.
Smoke rises from a base controlled by rebel fighters from the Ahrar al-Sham Movement, that was targeted by what activists said were Russian airstrikes at Hass ancient cemeteries in the southern countryside of Idlib, Syria October 1, 2015. - Sputnik International
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Germany has expressed its concern about the ongoing Russian campaign in Syria aimed against Islamic State extremists, German Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Sawsan Chebli said Friday.

Smoke rises from a base in the southern countryside of Idlib, Syria October 1, 2015. - Sputnik International
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BERLIN (Sputnik) — On Wednesday, Russia commenced pinpoint airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria at the request of the country's president. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, during the first two days of the operation the country’s aircraft hit over 10 targets, among them an explosives factory, an arms depot and an ISIL coordination center. The targets were chosen based on intelligence, including air surveillance, gathered and verified by Russia and Syria.

"We observe the Russian [anti-IS] attacks in Syria with great concern," Chebli said at a briefing.

The spokeswoman said Russia’s actions did not facilitate a political process in Syria.

Russia launched airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria following a specific request from President Bashar Assad. Since September 2014, a US-led coalition has been bombing ISIL positions in Syria without the approval of the UN Security Council or Syrian authorities.

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