Russia to use Uran-6 systems to clear mines in Syria’s Palmyra

Russian servicemen will use Uran-6 robotized systems to clear mines in the Syrian town of Palmyra recently liberated from militants of Daesh terrorist organization, Tass quoted the press office of Russia’s Defense Ministry as saying on Thursday.

The personnel of a combined unit of the international mine-clearing center have gone through instructions and practical training in the Moscow Region before going to the Khmeimim airbase in Syria from the Chkalovsky aerodrome, the ministry said.

"A canine squad with mine-sniffing dogs has joined the unit, apart from combat engineer teams. Modern robotized systems Uran-6 will be used for mine-clearing," the ministry added.

Combat engineer teams are equipped with the most advanced demining and protection systems and have also received autonomous power supply generators, mobile kitchen trailers, containers and tents for personnel accommodation, the Defense Ministry’s press office said. 

Source : MENA