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    '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
    Syrian pro-government forces patrol in the eastern city of Deir el-Zour in November.

    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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