TEHRAN (FNA)- Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers struck ISIL targets in Syria's Palmyra, Arak, As Sukhnah and At Tawbah, the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Thursday.

"In July 21, six Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers conducted airstrikes on�intelligence-verified ISIL targets East of�Palmyra, in�the cities of�Arak, As Sukhnah and At Tawbah. The targets included posts, militants gatherings and terrorists' equipment," the statement read, Sputnik reported.

As a result of the airstrikes, two terrorists' command centers, troops and camouflaged military equipment were destroyed.

Boosting reconnaissance, especially from�space, allowed detecting new targets for�airstrikes against�the objects of�the ISIL militant group, in�Syria the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

"To improve the efficiency of�the disclosure of�terrorist group targets and the accuracy of�determining their origin, reconnaissance was intensified in�the area, including space-based reconnaissance. Due to�intensified intelligence, new terrorist targets were detected and destroyed," the statement read.

According to�the statement, the aircraft returned safely to�airfields after�carrying out�airstrikes.

The US-led international coalition was notified in�advance of�Russian Tu-22M3 strategic long-range bombers' attack on�ISIL targets, the statement added.

By Fars News Agency