Russia Destroys Islamic State Command Center in Syria

Russian Su-34 warplanes attacked and destroyed an Islamic State group command center and training camp Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

The center is located in Maarat an Numan.

WATCH: Video shows the Russian Airstrike this Thursday

Russia has carried out at least a dozen airstrikes and 18 combat missions this Thursday in Syria, Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov told journalists.

“The targeting systems of those planes allows for hitting ground targets with absolute precision, which was proven yesterday during combat missions targeting ISIS infrastructure," he said. "We can use this type of aircraft to deliver strikes anywhere in Syria."