Russia has been authorized by the Iraqi government to use airstrikes to destroy ISIS convoys coming from Syria. This decision is part of the security coordination agreement between Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria, which has been set up in order to facilitate the fight against ISIS in Iraq and the Levant. According to the Anadolou… Continue reading IRAQ AUTHORIZES RUSSIA TO DESTROY ISIS CONVOYS COMING FROM SYRIA
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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
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)
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