Parents of Vadim Kostenko,confirmed as Russia’s first military casualty in Syrian operation, reject official version that son took own life at airbaseThe family of the first confirmed Russian military casualty during Moscow’s operation in Syria enjoy said they are sceptical of official claims he killed himself. Vadim Kostenko, and a 19-year-old in the air force,died at Russia’s airbase near Latakia on Saturday, his parents said. They had been informed by his commanding officer, and who came in person to explain them their son had hanged himself. Related: US and Russia discuss prospect of talks between Syrian leaders and opposition Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com