On Thursday, the Russian military gave international journalists the opportunity to take a look at the conditions on the ground at the Russian Aerospace Force aviation group's Hmeymim airbase, located outside Latakia.
© Russian Defense MinistryJournalists filming a report as two Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft roar overhead.

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Journalists filming a report as two Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft roar overhead.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists had the opportunity to inspect Russian aircraft and support equipment at the base up close.

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Journalists had the opportunity to inspect Russian aircraft and support equipment at the base up close.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists were also given an opportunity to see the living conditions for Russian servicemen stationed at the base, and to get a sense of the atmosphere during preparations for the Russian Air Force's bombing missions, aimed at the destruction of ISIL infrastructure.

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Journalists were also given an opportunity to see the living conditions for Russian servicemen stationed at the base, and to get a sense of the atmosphere during preparations for the Russian Air Force's bombing missions, aimed at the destruction of ISIL infrastructure.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryReporter and cameraman inspect one of the Russian planes up close and personal.

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Reporter and cameraman inspect one of the Russian planes up close and personal.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists observing a Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft as it prepares for takeoff.

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Journalists observing a Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft as it prepares for takeoff.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryA journalist reporting just a few steps in front of one of the Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-27 multirole fighters stationed at the Hmeymim airbase.

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A journalist reporting just a few steps in front of one of the Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-27 multirole fighters stationed at the Hmeymim airbase.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryReporters gather to speak with Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov.

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Reporters gather to speak with Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalist filming a Su-25 close air support aircraft as it lands at the Hmeymim airbase outside Latakia, Syria.

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Journalist filming a Su-25 close air support aircraft as it lands at the Hmeymim airbase outside Latakia, Syria.