Family buries first Russian soldier dead in Syria, doubts suicide...

Family buries first Russian soldier dead in Syria, doubts suicide Grechanaya Balka, Russia (AFP) Oct 28, 2015 - The first Russian serviceman confirmed dead in Syria was laid to rest in his native village on Wednesday as his family and friends disputed the official explanation that he committed suicide. Authorities said 19-year-old soldier Vadim Kostenko hanged himself at Russia's airbase in the Syrian province of Latakia due to relationship trouble, but his loved ones said they would never believe he ... more