Russian MoD publishes image of airstrike that may have killed ISIS leader
Posted on June 16th, 2017

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Published time: 16 Jun, 2017 11:56

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Russia’s Defense Ministry has released satellite images of an area hit by a Russian-led airstrike which may have killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Raqqa, Syria.

The composition picture shows photos of the same location taken on May 13 and May 29, the day after the reported airstrike.

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The four buildings, which the MoD said had been used by jihadist commanders for a high-profile meeting on May 28, are marked and have been levelled, as seen in the second photo.

READ MORE: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Russia-led airstrike – MoD

Earlier, the Russian military said that the airstrikes – conducted by Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft – may have killed the leader of the terrorist group Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).

The ministry said the meeting, where Baghdadi was reportedly present, was arranged to discuss the relocation of IS troops from Raqqa.

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One Response to “Russian MoD publishes image of airstrike that may have killed ISIS leader”

1. Nimal Says:
   June 17th, 2017 at 2:43 am

   Good news I say.

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