It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“We do not have the genetic material that would allow us to speak with 100 percent certainty,” he said.

On October 27, US President Donald Trump announced that the leader of the Islamic State terrorist organization was destroyed during a US special operation in Syria.

On October 31, media, citing a statement by terrorists, reported that militants confirmed the death of al-Baghdadi.

* “Islamic State” (ISIS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.