Russian Defense Ministry denies reports on execution of a Russian serviceman by ISIS in Syria

Moscow, SANA-Russian Defense Ministry denied on Tuesday media reports of an alleged capture and execution of a Russian serviceman by ISIS terrorists in Syria.

“All servicemen of the Russian armed force’s group in Syria are alive, well and are carrying out their duties in the fight against international terrorism,” the Ministry said in a statement.

“We condemn the actions of certain media outlets that have been citing information hoaxes spread by international terrorist groups on a regular basis,” the Ministry added.

Earlier, ISIS terrorist organization released a video footage allegedly showing an execution of a Russian soldier.

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