Source: THE MOSCOW TIMES
A smaller version of Moscow's massive Victory Day parade,
held on Red Square, took place on Russia's Khmeimim air base in Latakia,
Syria, state news agency RIA Novosti reported Monday.
The parades were held to mark the 71st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Russian servicemen carried a Russian flag and World War II
victory banner through the air field at Khmeimim and performed
the country's national anthem. Military vehicles and hardware, including
Russia's advanced S-400 "Triumph" anti-aircraft missile system, were
on display.
Several military transport and fighter helicopters flew
over the airfield and were followed by six Russian fighter and bomber
jets, including the Su-35, Su-30 and Su-34, the planes taking part
in Russia's military operation in Syria, RIA Novosti reported.
Russia launched a military operation in Syria in September
2015. After six months, President Vladimir Putin announced mission
accomplished and ordered a partial withdrawal of troops in March. Russia
currently maintains a military base in the Syrian port of Tartus
in addition to the Khmeimim base.
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