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The Guardian: Anger as Spain prepares to let Russian warships refuel on way back to Aleppo bombing

Published Oct. 26, 2016 at 3:34 pm

In a handout picture released on October 21, 2016 by the British Ministry of Defence via their Defence News Imagery website and taken on October 20, 2016 the British Royal Navy's HMS Richmond (L), a Type 23 Duke Class frigate, and HMS Duncan, Type 45 or Daring-class destroyer (R) sail to escort the Russian Task Group, which includes the aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov (background L), as the Russian vessels transit to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Spain is facing criticism for reportedly preparing to allow the refuelling of Russian warships en route to bolstering the bombing campaign against the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo.

Warships led by the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov are expected to take on fuel and supplies at the Spanish port of Ceuta after passing through the Straits of Gibraltar on Oct. 26 morning.