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Russian Jets Shell Gunmen Posts on Eastern Mountain Range

Russian jets shelled on Monday the positions of gunmen on the eastern mountain range, reported the National News Agency.

It said that the sound of explosions could be heard in the border area with Syria on the outskirts of the northeastern border region of Arsal.

The area is has been infiltrated by gunmen linked to the Syrian conflict.

Russia joined in September the Syrian regime in combating the threat of extremists in the country.

The shelling in the neighboring country is frequently heard in Lebanese border regions.


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