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Russia 'to continue Syria air strikes'

Russian Su-34 tactical bomber takes off from Hmeimim air base in Syria - 15 March

Russia will continue air strikes on "terrorist targets" in Syria, despite announcing the withdrawal of most of its forces, officials say.

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