According to the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper, Al-Akhbar, Iran has begun to deploy large numbers of troops in Syria as part of an agreement between Tehran, Moscow and Hezbollah. Furthermore according to Syrian sources 1,000 Hezbollah fighters, 2,000 Iraqi Militia fighters and 2,000 Afghani Shia Militia fighters have recently arrived in Syria. These troops will assist… Continue reading NEW IRANIAN, HEZBOLLAH,IRAQI AND AFGHANI TROOPS READY TO LAUNCH LARGE SCALE OFFENSIVE ON THE NORTHERN FRONT
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TWO LARGE-SCALE OFFENSIVES IN TWO DAYS BY THE SYRIAN ARMY IN HAMA KAI IDLIB GOVERNORATES
Earlier this morning the Syrian Army and National Defence Forces started a new offensive on the Al-Ghaab Plains of the Hama governorate. This area has been controlled by the Jaysh Al-Fateh organization, a faction of Al Qaeda, since last Summer. The offensive on the northern front was assisted according to Al-Masdar news by continuous attacks from… Continue reading TWO LARGE-SCALE OFFENSIVES IN TWO DAYS BY THE SYRIAN ARMY IN HAMA KAI IDLIB GOVERNORATES
RUSSIA LAUNCHES 3M-14T “Kalibr” CRUISE MISSILES FROM CASPIAN SEA AGAINST TARGETS IN SYRIA (Video)
According to Radio Free Europe, there has been a surprise attack by Russia against targets in Syria, using sea-launched cruise missiles. The Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Shoigu, described the incident while speaking in Moscow on October the 7th during a televised meeting with President Vladimir Putin. He said that four boats of the Caspian… Continue reading RUSSIA LAUNCHES 3M-14T “Kalibr” CRUISE MISSILES FROM CASPIAN SEA AGAINST TARGETS IN SYRIA (Video)
RUSSIAN AIR FORCE IN SYRIA CAN CONDUCT 20-24 SORTIES PER DAY
The expeditionary detachment of the Russian Air Force in Syria can conduct a maximum of 20-24 sorties per day under normal conditions, and 48-96 sorties per day during a “combat surge”. This is the estimate of retired U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy fighter pilots who have been following the Russian campaign in Syria. According… Continue reading RUSSIAN AIR FORCE IN SYRIA CAN CONDUCT 20-24 SORTIES PER DAY
TURKEY SCRAMBLED TWO F-16s TO INTERCEPT A RUSSIAN BOMBER NEAR THE TURKISH-SYRIAN BORDER
Russian bomber violated Turkish air space during an air strike against targets of the 1st Coastal Division of the Free Syrian Army in the village of Yamadi last Friday on the 2nd of October. The village of Yamadi is located in a mountainous region, only a few hundred meters from the Turkish Syrian border. It… Continue reading TURKEY SCRAMBLED TWO F-16s TO INTERCEPT A RUSSIAN BOMBER NEAR THE TURKISH-SYRIAN BORDER
RUSSIANS BOMBERS CONDUCTED 125 AIR STRIKES AGAINST FSA AND ISIS TARGETS IN THREE DAYS
Yesterday, the 1st of October, the Russian Air Force detachment used its newly arrived Su-34 sub strategic bombers for the first time, in air strikes against the Free Syrian Army and ISIS. According to Reuters, the detachment could continue bombing enemy targets for at least three or four months. At the moment there are six… Continue reading RUSSIANS BOMBERS CONDUCTED 125 AIR STRIKES AGAINST FSA AND ISIS TARGETS IN THREE DAYS
RUSSIAN AIR FORCE DETACHMENT IN SYRIA BOMBS ENEMY TARGETS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT AREAS (VIDEO)
A number of Su-24M2 bombers and Su-25SM close support aircraft carried out about 20 missions today. They attacked targets in the towns of Rastan and Talbisah which are located inside an enclave in the governorate of Homs, in the villages of Ltamenah, Tal Wasit, Mansoura and Kafr Zita in the governorate of Hama, the villages… Continue reading RUSSIAN AIR FORCE DETACHMENT IN SYRIA BOMBS ENEMY TARGETS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT AREAS (VIDEO)
PRESIDENT PUTIN ASKS THE RUSSIAN DUMA FOR PERMISSION TO DEPLOY TROOPS ABROAD
According to Russian media, President Putin used this request to mark the beginning of the official deployment of Russian troops in Syria. Unofficial estimates put the number of Russian troops at 1,700 soldiers, marines and air force personnel, deployed at five bases in northern Syria. In total 34 Russian aircraft have been sent to and… Continue reading PRESIDENT PUTIN ASKS THE RUSSIAN DUMA FOR PERMISSION TO DEPLOY TROOPS ABROAD
SYRIA, RUSSIA, IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH AGREE TO COORDINATE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST ASSAD’s ENEMIES
Syria, Russia, Iran and Hezbollah have reached an agreement on how they will coordinate their forces in the fight against ISIS and other extreme Islamic organizations opposed to the Assad regime in Syria. The details of the agreement between the four parties regarding this new phase in the Syrian Civil war were discussed during the… Continue reading SYRIA, RUSSIA, IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH AGREE TO COORDINATE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST ASSAD’s ENEMIES
RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In a surprise move, the Russian Air Force has deployed 28 fighter jets to Syria, which will be used to assist Assad’s forces in the battle against ISIS. Although the international community knew the Russian Navy has been supplying Assad’s forces with weekly shipments of armaments and equipment, the sudden appearance of four Su-30SM fighter… Continue reading RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS