Mapping Russian Airstrikes in Syria

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Russian airstrikes were concentrated in areas held by rebels (yellow) who are not affiliated with the Islamic State (red) and who often clash with it.

Russia struck ISIS (red) targets, but mostly in areaswhere the group threatened the Syrian government (blue).

Russia helped pro-government (blue) forces push back rebels (yellow) and consolidate territory in key parts of the country.

Via nytimes.com