The approaches to the Syrian city of Deir-ez-Zor, which was unblocked on the eve of the Syrian army with the support of the Russian Air Force, were defended by natives of Russia and the CIS who joined the "Islamic State" (IG). This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, published on Wednesday, September 6, on the website of the department. "The base points were equipped to conduct a circular defense with a fire system, including the firing positions of tanks, artillery and mortars, connected by a network of underground tunnels and communications," the ministry said.. The defense ministry's message says that the terrorists were preparing for a long-term siege. This is indicated by the fact that under the ground were built dwelling premises, as well as warehouses with weapons, ammunition, provisions and medicines. In addition, on the territory of the fortified area, a "workshop for the production of jihadmobiles", repair of heavy armored vehicles and equipping of high-cross-country vehicles with large-caliber machine guns and antiaircraft guns operated ". When retreating, all approaches to the stronghold, as well as the structures on its territory, were mined by militants. The Ministry of Defense noted that during the assault on the fortified area, aircraft of the Russian Air Force.

In addition, on it were released cruise missiles "Caliber" from the frigate "Admiral Essen". On September 5, a detachment of the Syrian army and allied forces broke through the encirclement of IG terrorists in the south-west direction of Deir ez Zor and met with city defenders. The blockade of the settlement lasted more than three years. Currently, fighting continues. The activities of the "Islamic state" in Russia are banned.

Original article: The Ministry of Defense told about holding the approaches to the Deir-ez-Zor people from the CIS.