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First units of Russian demining experts arrive in Syria to demine Palmyra: Agencies

Published: 31 Mar 2016 - 10:29 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 04:39 am
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MOSCOW: First units of Russian demining experts have arrived in Syria to demine the historic part of the ancient city of Palmyra, Russian news agencies quoted the Defence Ministry as saying on Thursday.

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