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Russia has stepped up its attacks on Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, dispatching long-range bombers and firing a volley of cruise missiles. | Russia has stepped up its attacks on Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, dispatching long-range bombers and firing a volley of cruise missiles. |
The strikes follow a statement by Russia's security chief that a bomb brought down a Russian airliner over Egypt last month, killing 224. | The strikes follow a statement by Russia's security chief that a bomb brought down a Russian airliner over Egypt last month, killing 224. |
Sinai Province, an IS-linked Egyptian group, said it had downed the jet. | Sinai Province, an IS-linked Egyptian group, said it had downed the jet. |
Russian officials say the country's air force has flown 2,300 missions over Syria in the past 48 days. | Russian officials say the country's air force has flown 2,300 missions over Syria in the past 48 days. |
In response to Friday's terror attacks in Paris, which killed 129 people and wounded a further 352, Russian warships have been ordered to work "as allies" with their French counterparts in the Mediterranean. | In response to Friday's terror attacks in Paris, which killed 129 people and wounded a further 352, Russian warships have been ordered to work "as allies" with their French counterparts in the Mediterranean. |
Story: 'Act of terror' downed Russian plane | Story: 'Act of terror' downed Russian plane |
Paris attacks: live updates | Paris attacks: live updates |
Russian plane crash: What we know | Russian plane crash: What we know |
Speaking at a security meeting held on Monday night, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's air campaign in Syria would intensify. | Speaking at a security meeting held on Monday night, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's air campaign in Syria would intensify. |
"The combat work of our aviation in Syria should not only be continued, but it should be intensified to make the criminals understand that vengeance is imminent," he said. | "The combat work of our aviation in Syria should not only be continued, but it should be intensified to make the criminals understand that vengeance is imminent," he said. |
Sinai Province said in a statement that the attack on the Metrojet airliner was a response to Russian air strikes that had killed "hundreds of Muslims" in Syria. | Sinai Province said in a statement that the attack on the Metrojet airliner was a response to Russian air strikes that had killed "hundreds of Muslims" in Syria. |
On Tuesday, FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov said that "traces of foreign explosives" were found on the wreckage of the plane. Mr Putin vowed to "find and punish" those behind the attack. | On Tuesday, FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov said that "traces of foreign explosives" were found on the wreckage of the plane. Mr Putin vowed to "find and punish" those behind the attack. |
As well as targeting IS, Russian warplanes are supporting Syrian government forces against various rebel groups - a source of tension between Mr Putin and his US and UK counterparts. | As well as targeting IS, Russian warplanes are supporting Syrian government forces against various rebel groups - a source of tension between Mr Putin and his US and UK counterparts. |
France has also vowed to intensify air strikes against IS after Friday's attacks in Paris were linked to the group. At least 129 people were killed in several co-ordinated attacks in the city and a further 352 injured. | France has also vowed to intensify air strikes against IS after Friday's attacks in Paris were linked to the group. At least 129 people were killed in several co-ordinated attacks in the city and a further 352 injured. |
Both Russian and US officials have said they will coordinate closely with France to target IS in the wake of the attacks in Paris. | Both Russian and US officials have said they will coordinate closely with France to target IS in the wake of the attacks in Paris. |
Recent attacks linked to Islamic State | Recent attacks linked to Islamic State |
13 Nov - Paris, France Gunmen and suicide bombers kill at least 129 people. | 13 Nov - Paris, France Gunmen and suicide bombers kill at least 129 people. |
12 Nov - Beirut, Lebanon Suicide bombers kill at least 43 people. | 12 Nov - Beirut, Lebanon Suicide bombers kill at least 43 people. |
31 Oct - Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt Plane crashes killing all 224 on board. Russia says a bomb caused the crash and an IS affiliate says it was responsible. | 31 Oct - Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt Plane crashes killing all 224 on board. Russia says a bomb caused the crash and an IS affiliate says it was responsible. |
10 Oct - Ankara, Turkey Suicide bombers kill 102 people at peace rally. Turkey blames IS, but no group claims the attack. | 10 Oct - Ankara, Turkey Suicide bombers kill 102 people at peace rally. Turkey blames IS, but no group claims the attack. |
18 Jul - Khan Bani Saad, Iraq Car bomb kills 120 people. | 18 Jul - Khan Bani Saad, Iraq Car bomb kills 120 people. |
26 Jun - Sousse, Tunisia Gunman kills 38 people, mostly British tourists. | 26 Jun - Sousse, Tunisia Gunman kills 38 people, mostly British tourists. |
26 Jun - Kuwait City, Kuwait Suicide attack kills at least 27 people. | 26 Jun - Kuwait City, Kuwait Suicide attack kills at least 27 people. |
22 May - Qatif, Saudi Arabia Two suicide bombs kill at least 21 people. | 22 May - Qatif, Saudi Arabia Two suicide bombs kill at least 21 people. |
21 Mar - Sanaa, Yemen Suicide bombings kill at least 137 people. | 21 Mar - Sanaa, Yemen Suicide bombings kill at least 137 people. |
18 Mar - Tunis, Tunisia Gunmen kill 19 people, mostly foreign tourists. | 18 Mar - Tunis, Tunisia Gunmen kill 19 people, mostly foreign tourists. |
Correction, 18 November: In an earlier version of this story, we reported that the Russians had launched missiles from a submarine in the Mediterranean. This was based on reports on the Russian media which we now believe to be incorrect. |