Interesting report on the weapons used in the recent strikes on Syria. Will see if it deters Assad from using such weapons.
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April 15, 2018
February 28, 2018
Russia’s Syrian troubles
Russia has troubles in Syria. Here is an interesting summary of the problems.
February 22, 2018
Su-57 combat deployment
It appears that Russia has deployed a couple of Su-57s to Syria for combat operational testing. Russia appears to be using Syria as a testing ground, much like Germany and Italy did in Spain. While the Su-57 won’t make much of a difference in ground attack operations, it is something that the US clearly has to consider their presence when operating strike aircraft over Syria. This area is getting more tense every day.
February 21, 2018
Syrian flashpoint
Regular readers of this blog know that I keep highlighting the growing tensions between the US and China in the South China Sea. I still think that is the place in the world most likely to be the focus of a great power conflict. However, recent reports out of Syria indicating that US forces killed 100+ Russian mercenaries working for the Syrian government may raise an alternate flashpoint. While I don’t think Russia is the treat that China is, Russia still has formidable capabilities and could inflict serious losses on US forces, at least in the short term. (h/t Jeff Groves.)
February 4, 2018
Russian Su-25 shot down
Syrian rebels managed to down a Russian Su-25, though it is unclear what weapon was used to bring the plane down. This means that the Russians have lost about 10 aircraft and helicopters in the last month in Syria. Given the Russian financial situation, these losses are going to hurt, especially if they continue at this pace.
January 7, 2018
Russian airbase attack in Syria (Update)
Original story here. Here is an update. Looks like an out of service Syrian MiG-25 was damaged or destroyed as well
January 4, 2018
Russians lose personnel and aircraft in Syria
A militant attack on a Russian airbase in Syria has apparently lead to the loss of several Su-24 and Su-35s as well as an Mi-24. The helicopter crew was apparently killed.
June 19, 2017
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Russian moves
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