Russian military declares its goal to defeat Daesh in Syria 'accomplished'

Moscow - Syria is 'completely liberated' from the group, says senior military officer

Russian defence ministry on Thursday said its mission to oust Daesh militants from Syria has been "accomplished" and the country is "completely liberated" from the group.
"The Russian armed forces' goal to defeat armed groups of Daesh terrorist organisation in Syria has been accomplished," senior military officer Sergei Rudskoi told a briefing.

• MENA