Attacks helicopters hovering over our convoy at all time for protection. Russian\'s army went to the great length to bring a massive group of journalists to the ancient Syrian city of P., recently liberated from ISIS. When we arrived, a surprise, a classical concert featuring Russian star director right in ancient amphitheater and a greeting from Russian president, Vladimir Putin. This concert is way to thank those who fight against terrorist, he said. Ready to sacrifice their lives. The star music, S., named in the Panama Papers for alleged link to offshore companies with cash flows of hundreds of millions of dollars. He had denied any wrong doing. Also on hand, Russian soldiers who demied P. after ISIS was ousted, a sing of the pride Russia takes in the Syria intervention. P. was liberated from ISIS control in late March after the Syrian army launched a massive offensive. When ISIS moved into P., many experts feared the worst that the terror group would flatted the entire remarkable ancient site. But when ISIS was driven out of here by the Syrian military, of course, with a lot of support by the Russian airforce, the experts were surprised to find how much of it remain intact. But some treasures, like P. Arch were destroyed. Now, experts are debating how to restore them, but threats like unexploded ordiance remain. While Russian demining teams have cleared both ancient city and a nearby town, they are also training Syrian to find and destroy explosive devices. The commander says the bombs ISIS left beyond were particularly sophisticated. ISIS left bombs behind that were professionally made, he said. We found high grade explosives and at least 3 suicide vests. Russia clearly views the liberation of P. as a major victory not only for the Syrian government but for their forces as well. One they want the world to take note of even as Syria\'s civil war drags on. F., CNN, P., Syria.
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