Probably a combination of sending a message and combat-testing the new Iskander-K missiles. There has been a lot of shiny new hardware tested in this war.Feanor what do you feel is the reason behind Iskander deployment? What is it that Russia cannot achieve by conventional bombing against a poorly equipped enemy? Could it be to demonstrate weapons capability to a wider audience as with the Kalibre CM's?
Perhaps justified against the backdrop of rising tensions with NATO over recent US troop build up in Eastern Europe? Just a thought.
Meanwhile some combat footage of the Mi-28N in combat near Palmyra.
Применение роÑÑийÑких Ми-28Рв Сирии - bmpd
And the SAA is pushing towards Qaryatan, south-west of Palmyra.
К воÑтоку от ХомÑа - Colonel Cassad
And Russian EOD and sappers are working in Syria to disarm IEDs left behind by ISIS.
Gur Khan attacks!: Ð’ Сирии шеÑтитонные "Уны" выполнÑÑ‚ Ñамую грÑзную и опаÑную работу