Syrian, Russian troops hold joint drills in Syria

Syrian and Russian troops conducted joint military drills in Syria involving ground and air forces.
Russian and Syrian troops simulated attacking enemy positions under the cover of artillery shelling and airstrikes by warplanes and helicopters.
Russia became involved militarily in Syria in September 2015 helping to tip the balance of power in favor of Assad’s forces.
Such joint drills are not uncommon in Syria. In June, the Syrian and Russian air forces conducted drills over different parts of the country.