Russian forces have started leaving Syria after Monday’s surprise withdrawal announcement by President Vladimir Putin. Russian defence ministry video showed the first group of aircraft taking off from Hmeimim air base in Syria on Tuesday morning and later in flight. But Russia will continue air strikes, and keep several hundred personnel and air defence systems, officials said.
NEWS Syria conflict: First Russian planes leave after Putin surprise move
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