<p>Russia’s defense ministry published footage on December 12 and 13 described as showing a number of airplanes returning to locations in the country after completing activities in Syria.</p><p>Crews of a Tupolev Tu-22M were greeted with a welcoming ceremony when they arrived in the Murmansk region.</p><p>On December 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly</a> announced that “a significant part” of Russia’s forces in Syria would be withdrawn. Credit: Russian Defense Ministry via Storyful</p><br />
