Russia appears to have carried out strikes in southern Syria 's Daraa province for the first time in an apparent ramping up of its aerial capabilities , say reports . The area targeted is controlled by an array of opposition groups including Al - Nusra Front . The airstrikes hit targets in the Tel al-Harah area of the Deraa province in the war-torn country late on Wednesday night, according to both a monitoring organisation and a rebel group. This move comes as EU Foreign Policy Chief , Giorgio Mogherini , issued a warning that Russia risks being involved in a repeat of the ongoing Afghan War unless it quickly finds a political solution in Syria .
Russia appears to have carried out strikes in southern Syria 's Daraa province for the first time in an apparent ramping up of its aerial capabilities , say reports . The area targeted is controlled by an array of opposition groups including Al - Nusra Front . This move comes as EU Foreign Policy Chief , Giorgio Mogherini , issued a warning that Russia risks being involved in a repeat of the ongoing Afghan War unless it quickly finds a political solution in Syria .