Russia sends more than 500 Syrian militants to UkraineQAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Russia sent more than 500 Syrian militants to eastern Ukraine, tasking them with safeguarding facilities in Luhansk and Donetsk, according to Middle East Eye (MEE).The MEE reported that the Syrian militants were drawn mainly from Syrian government forces, including the 25th Special Mission Forces Division, known in Syria as the Tiger Force, Russian-backed Fifth Corps and Liwa al-Quds, who were trained by Russia to fight against Syrian opposition forces and the Islamic State Organization (ISIS).The Syrian militants’ main task was providing security and protection for areas in Luhansk and Donetsk, however they could be called to front lines when it is necessary, he added.In April, hundreds of Russian-trained Syrian militants who have reportedly signed up to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine include Syrian soldiers, former opposition fighters and veteran fighters who fought for years against the ISIS in Syria.In March, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a UN Security Council meeting that Moscow had received more than 16.000 applications from people in Middle Eastern countries to help fight in Ukraine."