Russia sends four SU27s to Syria
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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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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.
See here for more information.
See here for more information.
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.
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.
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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...........
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...........
A number of Su-34 Fullback have been noted landing at Latakia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-34
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-34
Putin has stated
Syria conflict: Russia considers joining anti-IS air strikes - BBC News
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.
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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.
At Least 27 Killed in Airstrikes in Western Syria - Middle East - Haaretz
Their strikes were against non ISIS targets.
CNN via Andrew Neil on the BBC Daily Politics now saying Russians are or have attacked Homs.
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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
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
Last edited by Eclectic; 30th Sep 2015 at 14:03.
a1bill,
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
Russia is after no one, they are just there to protect their interests. it's never about right and wrong
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montre...of_the_Straits
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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