Originally Posted by
PilotsResearch
Why would they need to refuel at Mozdok, only 80 minutes or so out of Moscow?
I assume to avoid needing to refuel in Syria. Supplies there are probably all shipped from Russia, so it makes no sense for them to upload fuel in Syria when they could stop before leaving Russia to tanker their own fuel.
Last edited by mikeygd; 27th Dec 2016 at 15:58.
Reason: Simplifying.