'Dozens' Of Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Killed In U.S. Airstrikes In Syria
The reports follow a fierce counterattack by U.S. B-52 bombers, gunships and fighters in Syria's oil-rich Deir el-Zour province, an ISIS stronghold.
by Scott Neuman
Feb 14, 2018
1 minute
Updated at 4:05 a.m. ET
A punishing series of U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Syria last week reportedly killed an unknown number of Russian mercenaries fighting on behalf of the Damascus regime, with some sources saying there were "dozens" of casualties.
The Pentagon
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