Russia's counterterrorism forces have killed eight "Islamic State" (IS) militants in North Caucasus. Thousands of Russian citizens are now believed to be fighting for jihadi-affiliated factions in Syria.
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Deutsche Welle: Russia ‘kills eight Islamic State militants’ close to Chechnya
Syrian army soldiers get in position during clashes with Islamic State (IS) group jihadists in northeastern Palmyra on May 17, 2015.
