More Russian warplanes leave Syria

Another group of Russian warplanes have left their air base in Syria to return home, Russia's defence ministry has said.

More Russian warplanes leave Syria

Another group of Russian warplanes have left their air base in Syria to return home, Russia's defence ministry has said.

The announcement comes two days after President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to withdraw most of its fighting forces from Syria, signalling an end to Russia's five-and-a-half-month air campaign.

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