Putin calls Russian-Syrian efforts in Aleppo "definitely successful". VIDEO (in Russian)

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russian-Syrian troops in Aleppo were successful and hopes Bashar al-Assad's units will be able to entrench in the city.

Censor.NET reports citing RIA Novosti.
"I really hope that the Syrian army is able to entrench after these definitely successful combat activities in Aleppo, and that civilians are able to start living normal life. Several thousand people have returned to their houses, some half-demolished," Putin said at a press conference in Tokyo.

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Earlier, the Defense Ministry of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad showed destroyed and seized by Russians city of Aleppo. U.S. Administration demanded immediate cease-fire and access for humanitarian aid.