Russia shoots down 'unidentified drone' near air base in Syria: RIA
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s military said on Monday it had shot down an unidentified drone that came close to its Syrian air base at Hmeimim, RIA news agency said, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.