Russia conducted its first airstrikes in Syria. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, warplanes targeted eight ISIS positions, including arms, transportation, communications and control positions. According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 28 people were killed in the strikes, including women and children. The Syrian National Coalition reported that 36 people were killed, all civilians.

Earlier on 30th September 2015, the upper house of the Russian Parliament gave President Vladimir Putin approval to use the air force in Syria, state media reported. The Federation Council unanimously supported the President’s request — 162 votes in favor of granting permission.

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