Kremlin Acknowledges That Five Russians May Have Died In U.S. Airstrikes In Syria Earlier This Month.

Map of Deir Ezzor, Syria, locating an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and a counterstrike by the US-led coalition that backs the group

Moscow Times: Russia Acknowledges Possible Syria Deaths as Evidence of Mercenary Fatalities Mounts

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has acknowledged that up to five Russians may have died in U.S. airstrikes in Syria earlier this month.

U.S. airstrikes were reported to have killed up to 200 mercenaries attempting to take over a Syrian oil refinery on Feb. 7. The Kremlin denies any official link to the fighters.

Reports of hundreds of Russian deaths is “classic disinformation,” Maria Zakharova told reporters during a press briefing on Thursday.

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WNU Editor: There are reports that 300 Russian contractors were killed or wounded in last week's US Strikes .... Russian toll in Syria battle was 300 killed and wounded: sources (Reuters). The Kremlin is denying these reports .... Reports of scores of Russians killed in Syria are disinformation by anti-govt forces -- Moscow (RT). More denials here .... Diplomat slams reports on numerous Russian deaths in Syria as terrorist-produced fake news (TASS).

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