Russian military intervention and aid to Syria #1

George1 wrote:This video show the four Su-30SM, which are already seen on the satellite image.

Morpheus Eberhardt wrote:

medo wrote:

Morpheus Eberhardt wrote:

These are clearly Su-24M fighter-bombers. Most probably Su-30SM will fly high and provide air cover and engage terrorists with longer range TV guided PGMs, while Su-24M will be a workhorse bombing terrorists with LGBs. I hope they will also use cluster bombs on ISIS convoys to destroy as much as possible. Destruction of ISIS will be a nightmare for Obama regime.

PapaDragon wrote:
Netanyahu, Putin Agree to Coordinate Military Action in Syria

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/politics/20150921/1027309111.html#ixzz3mO4nBoL3

KoTeMoRe wrote:

medo wrote:

Morpheus Eberhardt wrote:

These are clearly Su-24M fighter-bombers. Most probably Su-30SM will fly high and provide air cover and engage terrorists with longer range TV guided PGMs, while Su-24M will be a workhorse bombing terrorists with LGBs. I hope they will also use cluster bombs on ISIS convoys to destroy as much as possible. Destruction of ISIS will be a nightmare for Obama regime.

Nope, I would like Russians to take on Jaysh Al Fateh, not ISIS. JAF is the driving force, the point man in the North. They are those who get plenty of shit from US and Turkey. Onece JAF does its mess ISIS usually comes on their footsteps and takes over. Look at how it got Raqqah. So First relieve pressure from JAF attacks on Idlib area, then ISIS would have to move to fill the vacuum. Carpetboming the shit out of those fvckers in standoff battles like those around Qalamoun last year, should help the Kurds scoop in from Hasaka area and cut Daesh axis Raqqah , Der Az Zour. The shift in forces would prompt Daesh to either retreat and block the Kurds or stay put and get decimated. Once they can't use Raqqah Der Az Zour, they will be forced to use Palmyra as their next hub. Once Daesh goes back to the old hide and seek game. Then Help the Syrian strike the "moderates". And no pussyfooting around with it.

By Leith Fadel on September 21, 2015

This past weekend, the Russian Air Force was given full access to the Hmaymat Military Airbase inside the Latakia Governorate’s western countryside after the Syrian Arab Army’s Central Command approved the Russian Navy’s recent delivery of Sukhoi fighter jets through the Syrian port-city of Tartous.

The Hmaymat Military Airbase is located inside the Bassel Al-Assad International Airport, which sits just east of the densely populated coastal city of Jableh in western Latakia.

With full access to the Hmaymat Military Airbase’s airfields, the Russian Air Force possesses a temporary airbase to begin their aerial operations above the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham’s (ISIS) positions in Syria.

There has been much speculation regarding the location and existence of this alleged military airbase; this has even gone as far as news outlets falsifying reports about the alleged construction of a Russian military airbase in northwestern Syria.

According to a senior officer from the Syrian Air Defense in the Latakia Governorate, the Russian Federation has no immediate contingency to construct a military airbase because they have been granted full access to numerous airports around the country.

The source added that Russian military advisors have traveled as far east as Al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor in order to inspect the Syrian Air Force’s equipment and to provide intelligence reports to the senior officers.

Russian military personnel are currently training and advising the civilian-led “National Defense Forces” (NDF) in the provinces of Latakia (Slunfeh), Tartous (Safita), and Homs (Wadi Al-Nasara area); this scheduled training is set to conclude in early November this year.

Agence France-Presse Verified account ‏@AFP

#BREAKING Russia has deployed 28 combat aircraft in Syria according to US officials

medo wrote:http://ipresspage.com/news/kremlin-calls-for-action-after-russian-embassy-in-syria-hit-by-mortar-fire

http://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-russia-starts-drone-surveillance-missions-syria-u-130705583.html

Russia have now 28 combat jets, which are 4 Su-30SM, 12 Su-24M and 12 Su-25 and around 20 Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters. I hope those Mi-24 helicopters are actually Mi-35 with night capabilities. I think Su-24 and Su-30SM will be used for strikes on terrorists behind the front line, while Su-25 and Hinds will support troops on the ground. Mi-35 with night capabilities will be specially valued for night attacks on terrorists. Russia also bring recce UAVs, most probably Orlan-10 or Orlan-30 and it will be interesting to see, how well will they work together with Hinds and Su-25 jets. Having satellite surveillance, recce UAVs and using ground informations from SAA, their strikes on terrorists will be very effective.

It would be good, If Russia send similar tactical group to Iraq to support Iraqi army on the other side and engage ISIS and other terrorists on two fronts. I think ISIS will than quite quickly fall apart and flee in Turkey and further in Europe. Having russian bases in Syria and Iraq could as well put some limitations on KSA influence and spreading of terrorism.

Dima wrote:^^ more need to come and the same need to be done to Damascus
Set the Isreali crap aside and do everything that Russia can do to strengthen the SAA and all those who are fighting against the internationals terrorists.

Still waiting patiently to see the AD units arrive with Buk-M2/3, S-300s and the A-50 in due time. Wish & pray that these do come in due time to strengthen the Russian military.

Btw, can someone tell how many IL-20, IL-38 and A-50 can be at the disposal of Russian military if they are needed in Syria to strengthen the Russian foothold? I