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Russia sends four SU27s to Syria

Old 25th Sep 2015, 06:31
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Good luck to them. We've spent a couple of decades meddling in the region and have contributed towards the mess; time for someone else to have a go. One presumes we are content with handing-out loaves of bread at the various (non) Schengen borders whilst the European Federal dream continues it's hand-wringing in Brussels

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As previously stated, democracy is over rated.
I think that's easily said when living comfortably in one.

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There are reports of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning-CV-16 docked at Tartus, Syria, with a squadron of Shenyang J-15 Flying Sharks on their way to operate from Latakia and from the carrier deck. They also have Z-18F anti-submarine helicopters and Z-18J airborne early warning helicopters.

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Old 27th Sep 2015, 14:58
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You do know that DEBKA is a conspiracy theory website at best?
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There?s no Chinese aircraft carrier in Syria - Liberty Unyielding
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Russia has no plans for now to deploy combat troops in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, addressing U.S. concerns about a Russian military build-up.

In an interview with U.S. television networks recorded ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, Putin said the aim of Russia's military presence in Syria was to support the government of President Bashar al-Assad against terrorist groups.

"Russia will not take part in any field operations on the territory of Syria or in other states; at least, we do not plan it for now," he said in a transcript of the interview with U.S. television networks CBS and PBS released by the Kremlin.
Putin says Russia has no plans to deploy combat troops in Syria | Reuters
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Old 28th Sep 2015, 16:11
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Some people never learn............

They'll be heroes to the Syrians for 3 months, a necessary pain for another 6, a real pain in 2 years and the Enemy in 3 years...........
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Old 28th Sep 2015, 22:14
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A number of Su-34 Fullback have been noted landing at Latakia.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-34
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Putin has stated

Russia would conduct air strikes only if they were approved by the United Nations, he said, while also ruling out Russian troops taking part in a ground operation in Syria.
Syria conflict: Russia considers joining anti-IS air strikes - BBC News
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Old 29th Sep 2015, 18:49
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I doubt they have brought so many planes and logistics just to wait for UN approval.
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Old 30th Sep 2015, 11:43
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Russians now killing Syrians:
At Least 27 Killed in Airstrikes in Western Syria - Middle East - Haaretz

Their strikes were against non ISIS targets.
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CNN via Andrew Neil on the BBC Daily Politics now saying Russians are or have attacked Homs.
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It's nice that the west and russia are friends again with common goals.
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The Russians flew an IL-20M over Homs yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qwNY9GFXp8
Gathering intelligence for today's air strike.

There are several different "sides" in Syria.

Government + Iranians + Hezbollah
Islamic State
Kurds
Al Nusra
FSA and other rebels supported by the West.

The Turks have struck at least 3 of these.
West alliance supposedly only after IS.
Who are the Russians after?

This is a good source for updates on events: https://twitter.com/EliotHiggins

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Old 30th Sep 2015, 13:34
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Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong
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a1bill,

Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong
What the Russians are after is an Eastern Mediterranean port, as Libya has fallen apart and transiting the Bospherous is covered by treaty obligations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montre...of_the_Straits
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So, could those in the know explain if the SU34 is a fighter or bomber. I've seen it described as both across the press today. What capability does it bring to the deployed force ? Anyone want to help a curious bystander ?

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Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback; Russia's New Heavy Strike Fighter
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"Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong"

well just like anybody else
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