The Russian Aerospace Forces have fully completed their tasks in Syria's Palmyra after defusing approximately 19,000 explosive devices and clearing 116 kilometers (72 miles) of roads, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Friday. Shoigu said the Russian deminers have already returned to Russia and that there is only a group remaining in Palmyra that is training the Syrians. "A demining unit from the international anti-mining center of the Armed Forces has fully completed their tasks in Palmyra. An area of 825 hectares has been cleared, as well as 116 kilometers of roads. Approximately 19,000 explosive devices have been defused," Shoigu said.
