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Russia to Send “Volunteer” Ground Troops to Syria

HeadlineOct 06, 2015

Russia says “volunteer” ground forces may soon be dispatched to Syria, following Russia’s decision to begin airstrikes inside Syria last week. U.S. officials say Russia already has at least 600 military personnel in Syria.

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