Russian Military Continues Demining Efforts in Palmyra

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage on Thursday, May 5, which shows ongoing Russian demining operations in the ancient city of Palmyra, which was previously controlled by the Islamic State until March 27. A statement accompanying the video indicates that a total of 852 hectares of land in Palmyra have been cleared, while a total of 18,000 explosive devices have been defused. Credit: YouTube/Russian Defense Ministry