Headline Roundup • September 30th, 2015
Russia Launches Airstrikes in Syria
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Russia Begins Conducting Airstrikes In Syria, After Assad's Request
NPR (Online News)
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In a new development that could change the dynamic of Syria's civil war, Russian military aircraft began flying missions in Syria Wednesday. Russia says it will target ISIS fighters.
Russia begins air strikes against Syrian opposition, demands US warplanes keep out
Fox News Digital
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Russian warplanes have begun bombarding Syrian opposition targets in the war-torn nation's north, working on behalf of dictator Bashar al-Assad, according to a senior military official.
Russian jets hit Islamic State positions; Putin gets lawmakers' OK to use troops
Los Angeles Times
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Russia's defense ministry says its jets are carrying out airstrikes on Syria against positions, vehicles and warehouses believed to belong to the Islamic State.
