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Russia seems set to establish new military base in northeast Syria

Russia has been fortifying its military presence in Qamishli and appears to be constructing a military base there, its third in Syria.

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Russian military jets are seen at the Kmeimim air base in Syria, June 18, 2016. — REUTERS/Vadim Savitsky/Russian Defense Ministry via Reuters

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