Russian Military Police Arrive in Aleppo to Help Maintain Security

Russian Military Police Arrive in Aleppo to Help Maintain Security –

(Almasdar) – A Russian military police battalion has made a forced march from the Hmeimim airbase to Aleppo to ensure security of Russian advisers, a demining squad and medics as well as to help Syrian authorities to maintain order in the liberated city, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.

According to the statement, the battalion, which is manned only with contracted soldiers, will ensure security of the reconciliation center’s personnel, as well as Russian deminers and medics arriving in Aleppo.

“The battalion will also help Syrian authorities in Aleppo to maintain law and order in the liberated city,” the ministry added.