Russia claims killing of Islamic State spokesman in air strike

A Russian air strike killed the Islamic State group's spokesman and chief strategist, says Russia's defence ministry.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2016 - 14:40

A Russian air strike killed the Islamic State group's spokesman and chief strategist, says Russia's defence ministry.

The ministry says its intelligence confirmed that a Russian air strike on Aleppo province killed 40 IS militants, including spokesman Abu Muhammed al-Adnani.

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