The LTTE became the first terrorist organisation with an ''air force'' and now IS has become the first terrorist organisation with armed UAVs. I dread to think of what else they might do next.
War Against ISIS
- Thread starter spikehades
- Start date
''Special'' in what sense? And I don't mean using ''elite'' units which you're fond of mentioning but how is Russia hitting IS in a way that others aren't? The bulk of the ''boots on the ground'' [to use a cliche] are Syrian and contrary to the impression you gave in a previous post; the bulk of them are not ''elite'' but nonetheless they're doing most of the fighting. The size of the country makes it obvious that the Iranians and Hezbollah [as well as Russian advisors] can't be everywhere and that they still need the Syrians [despite most units not having the same tactical proficiency levels of Western armies] to hold ground and to fight back.
The thing to bear in mind is that despite losing a lot of ground IS is still not defeated. It still holds territory and it still is able to attract people to its cause. At present Russia appears to have gained some successes; it has weakened IS; it has ensured Assad is still in power despite Western attempts to see him gone and it has established itself as a major player in a region long dominated by the West but it really remains to be seen how well everything will turn for Russia. Like the U.S. which in the long run failed to achieved its major objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan; Syria could turn out to be the same for Russia.
this has been known for quite a while in mil circles, its only just hit the public domain
they have been targeting commanders in armoured vehicles.
cdxbow
Well-Known Member
There have been reports in a number of Assad becoming seriously ill, some claiming he has had a stroke. Assad's health in critical condition, reports claim - Daily Sabah The claims have been denied in the Syrian press. Certainly would change things a bit if he fell off the perch, perhaps making a peace settlement more likely.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Or Putin and Trump have some kind of back room deal in mind. Such a deal may be ugly but it might be the only deal that could end this mess this decade.
The Kurds will be very wary; after all they've been courted and later abandoned by various countries before. Same goes with the FSA; their chief concern now is to wait and see how far Trump's policy over Syria will stray or differ from Obama's. One things's for sure; a U.S./Russia rapprochement based on common interests rather than rivalry or hyperbole will not be welcomed by some.
To date, Trump has criticised the EU and America's allies in Asia but he's been silent on Saudi and the other Gulf states. No surprises here as the U.S. has traditionally shied away from being publicly over critical of its Gulf allies; allies who've done a lot to make an already unstable region more unstable and who like Israel have done certain things that were detrimental to the U.S's interests. If Trump was really serious about putting America ''First'' he should start with reevaluating America's strategic partnership with its so called allies in the Gulf and with Israel.
To date, Trump has criticised the EU and America's allies in Asia but he's been silent on Saudi and the other Gulf states. No surprises here as the U.S. has traditionally shied away from being publicly over critical of its Gulf allies; allies who've done a lot to make an already unstable region more unstable and who like Israel have done certain things that were detrimental to the U.S's interests. If Trump was really serious about putting America ''First'' he should start with reevaluating America's strategic partnership with its so called allies in the Gulf and with Israel.
Update.
Fighting around al-Bab continues as the SAA and Turks push to cut the ISIS forces off. Apparently ISIS is still trying to hold the city. Russia and Turkey are continuing joint airstrikes, and apparently Russia is providing not only interdiction but even battlefield CAS for the Turks. In one instance Russian jets accidentally hit Turkish positions killing 3 and wounding 11. It's important to note that the current configuration seems to leave al-Bab in Turkish hands after the dust settles. Erdogan already said that after al-Bab their next target is Raqqa, which implies they'll need to go through the Kurds to do it.
There has also been a brief fight between pro-Turkish fighters at the SAA, which cost the SAA at least one lost BMP and some killed and wounded. Overall however there doesn't seem to be any fighting.
Ðль-Баб.09.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.11.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.12.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Столкновение про турецкой оппозиции Ñ Ñ‡Ð°ÑÑ‚Ñми ÑирийÑкой армии у Ðбу-Ð*ль-Зандина: diana_mihailova
The Kurds have handed over control of Tal Rifaat to the Syrian government. This comes after Russia and the Turks have reached certain agreements on dividing up spheres of influence in Syria, and the Kurds cooperated with SAA offensive moves around al-Bab.
YPG передали управление над Tal Rifat и территории в провинции Сев. Ðлеппо ÑирийÑкому правительÑтву: diana_mihailova
Syria's newly trained 5th Army Corps is moving out towards T4. They will likely be pushing on Palmyra soon as part of the developing SAA offensive. It's equipped with BMP-1s, T-62Ms, and Vodnik armored cars. There are also unconfirmed reports of them having BTR-82As but those might belong to Russian military advisers. Finally, they may also be the recipients of a small batch of T-90 tanks.
5-ый армейÑкий ÐºÐ¾Ñ€Ð¿ÑƒÑ Ð¡Ð¸Ñ€Ð¸Ð¹Ñкой Ðрмии на авиабазе ТиÑÑ (Т4): diana_mihailova
Санитарный ГÐЗ-3937 "Водник" 5-го штурмового корпуÑа СирийÑкой ÐрабÑкой Ðрмии: dambiev
СирийÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ð°Ñ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð»ÑƒÑ‡Ð¸Ð»Ð° новую партию Т-90Риз Ð*Ф: diana_mihailova
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру. 06.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Syrian Su-22M3s continue operating.
КраÑивые фото иÑтребителей-бомбардировщиков Су-22 ВВС Сирии - Юрий ЛÑмин
There are reports of Russian Tochka missiles arriving in Syria. Quite a few should be available since almost all Russian missile bdes have been re-armed with Iskanders. There are even reports of some being used to strike targets in Idlib but Russia denies it.
Strikes in Idlib and Hama using aircraft are however confirmed. It looks like the most recent "ceasefire" only applies to "rebel" groups on the Turkish payroll. Additionally the Su-34s in Syria are being rotated again, and one of the Su-24Ms has reached 1000 combat sorties.
Минобороны Ð*Ф опровергло применение комплекÑов «Точка-У» в Идлибе: diana_mihailova
Gur Khan attacks!: СМИ СШÐ: в Сирию доÑтавлено 50 ракет "Точка"
Су-25 ВКС Ð*оÑÑии наноÑит удары по позициÑм боевиков на Ñевере Хамы - Юрий ЛÑмин
Сушки над Идлибом: diana_mihailova
Четыре Су-34 прибыли ÑÐµÐ³Ð¾Ð´Ð½Ñ Ð½Ð° аÑродром Хмеймим: diana_mihailova
Ðемного о боевой ÑффективноÑти и надежноÑти Су-24Ðœ: diana_mihailova
Ð’ Ð¢Ð°Ñ€Ñ‚ÑƒÑ Ð´Ð¾Ñтавлено 50 ракет SS-21 Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñ‚Ð°ÐºÑ‚Ð¸Ñ‡ÐµÑкого ракетного мплекÑа «Точка», 2 уже применены: diana_mihailova
http://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/264344.html
A Turkish M-60T in Syria.
Турецкий М60Т в Сирии - Andrei-bt
Russian basing facilities at Khmeimeem have been expanded.
Ð’ Латакии завершено Ñооружение второго аÑродрома Ð´Ð»Ñ Ð’ÐšÐ¡ Ð*Ф: diana_mihailova
An interesting OSINT of Turkish armored losses.
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/men...ab-verifying-turkish-military-vehicle-losses/
Russian R-330 EW station has shown up in Syria.
http://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/266264.html
A large set of photos of Russian military personnel in Syria.
http://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3237720.html
Fighting around al-Bab continues as the SAA and Turks push to cut the ISIS forces off. Apparently ISIS is still trying to hold the city. Russia and Turkey are continuing joint airstrikes, and apparently Russia is providing not only interdiction but even battlefield CAS for the Turks. In one instance Russian jets accidentally hit Turkish positions killing 3 and wounding 11. It's important to note that the current configuration seems to leave al-Bab in Turkish hands after the dust settles. Erdogan already said that after al-Bab their next target is Raqqa, which implies they'll need to go through the Kurds to do it.
There has also been a brief fight between pro-Turkish fighters at the SAA, which cost the SAA at least one lost BMP and some killed and wounded. Overall however there doesn't seem to be any fighting.
Ðль-Баб.09.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.11.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.12.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Столкновение про турецкой оппозиции Ñ Ñ‡Ð°ÑÑ‚Ñми ÑирийÑкой армии у Ðбу-Ð*ль-Зандина: diana_mihailova
The Kurds have handed over control of Tal Rifaat to the Syrian government. This comes after Russia and the Turks have reached certain agreements on dividing up spheres of influence in Syria, and the Kurds cooperated with SAA offensive moves around al-Bab.
YPG передали управление над Tal Rifat и территории в провинции Сев. Ðлеппо ÑирийÑкому правительÑтву: diana_mihailova
Syria's newly trained 5th Army Corps is moving out towards T4. They will likely be pushing on Palmyra soon as part of the developing SAA offensive. It's equipped with BMP-1s, T-62Ms, and Vodnik armored cars. There are also unconfirmed reports of them having BTR-82As but those might belong to Russian military advisers. Finally, they may also be the recipients of a small batch of T-90 tanks.
5-ый армейÑкий ÐºÐ¾Ñ€Ð¿ÑƒÑ Ð¡Ð¸Ñ€Ð¸Ð¹Ñкой Ðрмии на авиабазе ТиÑÑ (Т4): diana_mihailova
Санитарный ГÐЗ-3937 "Водник" 5-го штурмового корпуÑа СирийÑкой ÐрабÑкой Ðрмии: dambiev
СирийÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ð°Ñ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð»ÑƒÑ‡Ð¸Ð»Ð° новую партию Т-90Риз Ð*Ф: diana_mihailova
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру. 06.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Syrian Su-22M3s continue operating.
КраÑивые фото иÑтребителей-бомбардировщиков Су-22 ВВС Сирии - Юрий ЛÑмин
There are reports of Russian Tochka missiles arriving in Syria. Quite a few should be available since almost all Russian missile bdes have been re-armed with Iskanders. There are even reports of some being used to strike targets in Idlib but Russia denies it.
Strikes in Idlib and Hama using aircraft are however confirmed. It looks like the most recent "ceasefire" only applies to "rebel" groups on the Turkish payroll. Additionally the Su-34s in Syria are being rotated again, and one of the Su-24Ms has reached 1000 combat sorties.
Минобороны Ð*Ф опровергло применение комплекÑов «Точка-У» в Идлибе: diana_mihailova
Gur Khan attacks!: СМИ СШÐ: в Сирию доÑтавлено 50 ракет "Точка"
Су-25 ВКС Ð*оÑÑии наноÑит удары по позициÑм боевиков на Ñевере Хамы - Юрий ЛÑмин
Сушки над Идлибом: diana_mihailova
Четыре Су-34 прибыли ÑÐµÐ³Ð¾Ð´Ð½Ñ Ð½Ð° аÑродром Хмеймим: diana_mihailova
Ðемного о боевой ÑффективноÑти и надежноÑти Су-24Ðœ: diana_mihailova
Ð’ Ð¢Ð°Ñ€Ñ‚ÑƒÑ Ð´Ð¾Ñтавлено 50 ракет SS-21 Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñ‚Ð°ÐºÑ‚Ð¸Ñ‡ÐµÑкого ракетного мплекÑа «Точка», 2 уже применены: diana_mihailova
http://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/264344.html
A Turkish M-60T in Syria.
Турецкий М60Т в Сирии - Andrei-bt
Russian basing facilities at Khmeimeem have been expanded.
Ð’ Латакии завершено Ñооружение второго аÑродрома Ð´Ð»Ñ Ð’ÐšÐ¡ Ð*Ф: diana_mihailova
An interesting OSINT of Turkish armored losses.
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/men...ab-verifying-turkish-military-vehicle-losses/
Russian R-330 EW station has shown up in Syria.
http://diana-mihailova.livejournal.com/266264.html
A large set of photos of Russian military personnel in Syria.
http://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3237720.html
Update.
The assault on al-Bab continues but slowly and with no real results. Turkey has brought up super-heavy 203mm howitzers. Generally artillery of this caliber is uncommon. So far, since the Turks have been trying a frontal assault on al-Bab the biggest winners have been the SAA who took a number of towns and villages from ISIS without much opposition. Strangely enough, instead of completing the encirclement and meeting the SAA positions south-east of al-Bab, the Turks and their proxies are trying to assault Bzaa from the one side.
Штурм Ðль-Баба. 21.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Работа 203-мм Ñамоходных гаубиц M110A2 турецкой армии в Сирии - Юрий ЛÑмин
Ðль-Баб. 17.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.16.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
The SAA offensive towards Palmyra is developing. It's possible they will retake it within the next month. The troops involved are the new 5th Army Corps, trained and equipped by Russia.
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру - Colonel Cassad
Dropping cargo in Deyr-ez-Zor.
Ð¡Ð±Ñ€Ð¾Ñ Ð³Ñ€ÑƒÐ·Ð¾Ð² Ñ Ð²ÐµÑ€Ñ‚Ð¾Ð»ÐµÑ‚Ð° в ДÑйр-Ðз-Зор: diana_mihailova
Meanwhile a coalition air strike has destroyed the last bridge across the Euphrates in ISIS controlled Raqqa, as the Kurds continue to close on the city.
ВВС коалиции уничтожили поÑледний моÑÑ‚ через Евфрат в ÑирийÑкой Ракке: нужные боевики уже в Сирии?: diana_mihailova
Как курды и Ñ‚ÑƒÑ€ÐµÑ†ÐºÐ°Ñ Ð°Ñ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ ÑˆÑ‚ÑƒÑ€Ð¼ÑƒÑŽÑ‚ Ракку: динамика двух меÑÑцев оÑады: diana_mihailova
Some photos of the current war in Iraq.
ÐœÐ³Ð½Ð¾Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð²Ð¾Ð¹Ð½Ñ‹ в Ираке - Colonel Cassad
ISIS has begun an offensive against the rebels in Deraa. They've taken two villages and are gaining ground.
ÐаÑтупление Халифата в Дераа - Colonel Cassad
Внезапное наÑтупление боевиков халифата в провинции Дараа против "зеленой оппозиции": diana_mihailova
In Eastern Homs, the Hayan factory has been retaken by the SAA.
ОÑвобожденный от боевиков халифата завод ХаÑн в провинции ВоÑточный ХомÑ: diana_mihailova
A parade of Iraqi militias.
Парад Ñил народного Ð¾Ð¿Ð¾Ð»Ñ‡ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð˜Ñ€Ð°ÐºÐ° в ÑвÑщенном шиитÑком г.Ðн-Ðаджаф - Юрий ЛÑмин
Footage of the SAA using a tunnel bomb against ISIS in Deyr-ez-Zor.
Бойцы СирийÑкой армии взорвали тоннельную бомбу под позициÑми халифата в Дейр-Ðз-Зор: diana_mihailova
Russia has hit Raqqa with X-101 missiles. But it looks like that wasn't the only thing dropped on Raqqa.
ТÐСС: Политика - РоÑÑийÑкие Ту-95МС нанеÑли удары крылатыми ракетами по объектам ИГ в Ракке
КажетÑÑ, ОДÐБ прилетел: diana_mihailova
Удар крылатыми ракетами Х-101 по Ракке - bmpd
The Ka-52 in Syria with new Vikhr ATGMs.
Ка-52 в Сирии Ñ ÐŸÐ¢Ð Ðš «Вихрь»: milinfolive
A look at ISIS income streams, in english.
Ðкономика Халифата в динамике - Colonel Cassad
Some shots of a Russian photo-journalist in Syria.
Оператор "Звезды" ÐлекÑандр Бахланов в Сирии: milinfolive
A Russian Su-24 being transported back to Russia from Syria by an An-124. Now sure why it isn't flying itself.
ТранÑпортировка Су-24Ðœ б/н 72 Ñамолетом Ðн-124 «РуÑлан» Ñ Ð°Ð²Ð¸Ð°Ð±Ð°Ð·Ñ‹ Хмеймим в РоÑÑию: milinfolive
Doctors Without Borders say they have evidence tying the Russian airforce to a strike against a hospital earlier.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com ::  Ñèðèè íàéäåíû äîêàçàòåëüñòâà ïðè÷àñòíîñòè ðîññèéñêèõ ÂÊÑ ê àâèàóäàðó ïî ãîñïèòàëþ
US Secretary of State denied the possibility of any joint operations in Syria.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Òèëëåðñîí îòâåðã âîçìîæíîñòü ñîâìåñòíûõ îïåðàöèé ÑØÀ è ÐÔ â Ñèðèè
4 Russian service members are dead and 2 wounded due to an IED in Syria.
... - Юрий ЛÑмин
https://aftershock.news/?q=node/490177
Some materialseries to Syria.
Oryx Blog: Replenishing the Stocks: Russian deliveries of T-62Ms and BMP-1s reach Syria
A rare shot of a Syrian Buk-M2E.
СирийÑкий ЗРК "Бук-Ðœ2Ð": diana_mihailova
Iran has purchased 3 A-340 airliners in Greece for use by Syria.
imp-navigator.livejournal.com/582650.html
Russian soldiers training Syrians.
РоÑÑийÑкие военные инÑтрукторы готовÑÑ‚ ÑирийÑкую пехоту - Colonel Cassad
Iran has begun supplying oil to Syria.
ИранÑкий "нефтÑной ÑкÑпреÑÑ" в Сирию - Юрий ЛÑмин
The Syrians expect another squadron of Su-24M2s soon, from Russia. A note on the M2 upgrade, it was regarded as ineffective by the Russian air force and they are top candidates for being replaced by Su-34s.
ВВС Сирии в ближайшее Ð²Ñ€ÐµÐ¼Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð»ÑƒÑ‡Ð°Ñ‚ ÑÑкадрилью Су-24Ðœ2 из РоÑÑии: diana_mihailova
An Iranian Mi-171 helo in Syria.
Ми-171 иранÑкого КорпуÑа Ñтражей иÑламÑкой революции в Сирии: diana_mihailova
A btln of Russian MPs from Ingushetiya is being deployed to Syria. It's not clear whether they're replacing the one currently deployed to Aleppo or this is an additional deployment.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Áàòàëüîí âîåííîé ïîëèöèè Èíãóøåòèè îòïðàâëåí â Ñèðèþ
The assault on al-Bab continues but slowly and with no real results. Turkey has brought up super-heavy 203mm howitzers. Generally artillery of this caliber is uncommon. So far, since the Turks have been trying a frontal assault on al-Bab the biggest winners have been the SAA who took a number of towns and villages from ISIS without much opposition. Strangely enough, instead of completing the encirclement and meeting the SAA positions south-east of al-Bab, the Turks and their proxies are trying to assault Bzaa from the one side.
Штурм Ðль-Баба. 21.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Работа 203-мм Ñамоходных гаубиц M110A2 турецкой армии в Сирии - Юрий ЛÑмин
Ðль-Баб. 17.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Ðль-Баб.16.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
The SAA offensive towards Palmyra is developing. It's possible they will retake it within the next month. The troops involved are the new 5th Army Corps, trained and equipped by Russia.
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру - Colonel Cassad
Dropping cargo in Deyr-ez-Zor.
Ð¡Ð±Ñ€Ð¾Ñ Ð³Ñ€ÑƒÐ·Ð¾Ð² Ñ Ð²ÐµÑ€Ñ‚Ð¾Ð»ÐµÑ‚Ð° в ДÑйр-Ðз-Зор: diana_mihailova
Meanwhile a coalition air strike has destroyed the last bridge across the Euphrates in ISIS controlled Raqqa, as the Kurds continue to close on the city.
ВВС коалиции уничтожили поÑледний моÑÑ‚ через Евфрат в ÑирийÑкой Ракке: нужные боевики уже в Сирии?: diana_mihailova
Как курды и Ñ‚ÑƒÑ€ÐµÑ†ÐºÐ°Ñ Ð°Ñ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ ÑˆÑ‚ÑƒÑ€Ð¼ÑƒÑŽÑ‚ Ракку: динамика двух меÑÑцев оÑады: diana_mihailova
Some photos of the current war in Iraq.
ÐœÐ³Ð½Ð¾Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð²Ð¾Ð¹Ð½Ñ‹ в Ираке - Colonel Cassad
ISIS has begun an offensive against the rebels in Deraa. They've taken two villages and are gaining ground.
ÐаÑтупление Халифата в Дераа - Colonel Cassad
Внезапное наÑтупление боевиков халифата в провинции Дараа против "зеленой оппозиции": diana_mihailova
In Eastern Homs, the Hayan factory has been retaken by the SAA.
ОÑвобожденный от боевиков халифата завод ХаÑн в провинции ВоÑточный ХомÑ: diana_mihailova
A parade of Iraqi militias.
Парад Ñил народного Ð¾Ð¿Ð¾Ð»Ñ‡ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð˜Ñ€Ð°ÐºÐ° в ÑвÑщенном шиитÑком г.Ðн-Ðаджаф - Юрий ЛÑмин
Footage of the SAA using a tunnel bomb against ISIS in Deyr-ez-Zor.
Бойцы СирийÑкой армии взорвали тоннельную бомбу под позициÑми халифата в Дейр-Ðз-Зор: diana_mihailova
Russia has hit Raqqa with X-101 missiles. But it looks like that wasn't the only thing dropped on Raqqa.
ТÐСС: Политика - РоÑÑийÑкие Ту-95МС нанеÑли удары крылатыми ракетами по объектам ИГ в Ракке
КажетÑÑ, ОДÐБ прилетел: diana_mihailova
Удар крылатыми ракетами Х-101 по Ракке - bmpd
The Ka-52 in Syria with new Vikhr ATGMs.
Ка-52 в Сирии Ñ ÐŸÐ¢Ð Ðš «Вихрь»: milinfolive
A look at ISIS income streams, in english.
Ðкономика Халифата в динамике - Colonel Cassad
Some shots of a Russian photo-journalist in Syria.
Оператор "Звезды" ÐлекÑандр Бахланов в Сирии: milinfolive
A Russian Su-24 being transported back to Russia from Syria by an An-124. Now sure why it isn't flying itself.
ТранÑпортировка Су-24Ðœ б/н 72 Ñамолетом Ðн-124 «РуÑлан» Ñ Ð°Ð²Ð¸Ð°Ð±Ð°Ð·Ñ‹ Хмеймим в РоÑÑию: milinfolive
Doctors Without Borders say they have evidence tying the Russian airforce to a strike against a hospital earlier.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com ::  Ñèðèè íàéäåíû äîêàçàòåëüñòâà ïðè÷àñòíîñòè ðîññèéñêèõ ÂÊÑ ê àâèàóäàðó ïî ãîñïèòàëþ
US Secretary of State denied the possibility of any joint operations in Syria.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Òèëëåðñîí îòâåðã âîçìîæíîñòü ñîâìåñòíûõ îïåðàöèé ÑØÀ è ÐÔ â Ñèðèè
4 Russian service members are dead and 2 wounded due to an IED in Syria.
... - Юрий ЛÑмин
https://aftershock.news/?q=node/490177
Some materialseries to Syria.
Oryx Blog: Replenishing the Stocks: Russian deliveries of T-62Ms and BMP-1s reach Syria
A rare shot of a Syrian Buk-M2E.
СирийÑкий ЗРК "Бук-Ðœ2Ð": diana_mihailova
Iran has purchased 3 A-340 airliners in Greece for use by Syria.
imp-navigator.livejournal.com/582650.html
Russian soldiers training Syrians.
РоÑÑийÑкие военные инÑтрукторы готовÑÑ‚ ÑирийÑкую пехоту - Colonel Cassad
Iran has begun supplying oil to Syria.
ИранÑкий "нефтÑной ÑкÑпреÑÑ" в Сирию - Юрий ЛÑмин
The Syrians expect another squadron of Su-24M2s soon, from Russia. A note on the M2 upgrade, it was regarded as ineffective by the Russian air force and they are top candidates for being replaced by Su-34s.
ВВС Сирии в ближайшее Ð²Ñ€ÐµÐ¼Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð»ÑƒÑ‡Ð°Ñ‚ ÑÑкадрилью Су-24Ðœ2 из РоÑÑии: diana_mihailova
An Iranian Mi-171 helo in Syria.
Ми-171 иранÑкого КорпуÑа Ñтражей иÑламÑкой революции в Сирии: diana_mihailova
A btln of Russian MPs from Ingushetiya is being deployed to Syria. It's not clear whether they're replacing the one currently deployed to Aleppo or this is an additional deployment.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Áàòàëüîí âîåííîé ïîëèöèè Èíãóøåòèè îòïðàâëåí â Ñèðèþ
Tsavo Lion
Banned Member
Ironically, some who are giving pep talks (not sure if they are Russians) wearing old NATO Woodland Camouflage pattern jackets! I have 1 just like that! I wonder if it's deliberate "to blend in" or they don't have enough of their own field uniforms? Could they be from captured rebels stocks supplied by Turkey or others?
Tsavo Lion
Banned Member
I know, but if they bought them, is that because their own are not good enough? Besides, that pattern isn't matching well with the terrain of ME & Syria in particular. The regular Russian combat/support units there wear desert patterned uniforms.
It's the Syrian Army uniform. They don't have "their own one".
Tsavo Lion
Banned Member
It seems they have 2 different patterns. 2 soldiers in the back with 3rd in the middle illustrate this:
Also 2 in sunglasses wear different patterns:
1 is NATO Woodland 100%! I won't be surprised if some corrupt Ukrainians supplied them to Syrians for hard currency while her own troops have shortage of good uniforms in the field!
1 is NATO Woodland 100%! I won't be surprised if some corrupt Ukrainians supplied them to Syrians for hard currency while her own troops have shortage of good uniforms in the field!
So the rebels attack the regime forces in Daraa and then get backstabbed by ISIS? Poetic!
With the stalling of the turkish campaign, the steady Palmyra advance, the landgrab by the regime forces east of Kuweiris, the big pressure and landgrab by the kurds towards Raqqa, things are looking pretty good.
The rebels are fighting among themselves and are receiving less and less foreign support, while Russia and Iran stand by Assad. Al Sisi also expressed his support for the Assad government and syrian army.
This turn of events is the only way towards long term stability. There can also be a balance of powers in the region and everyone can save face.
With the stalling of the turkish campaign, the steady Palmyra advance, the landgrab by the regime forces east of Kuweiris, the big pressure and landgrab by the kurds towards Raqqa, things are looking pretty good.
The rebels are fighting among themselves and are receiving less and less foreign support, while Russia and Iran stand by Assad. Al Sisi also expressed his support for the Assad government and syrian army.
This turn of events is the only way towards long term stability. There can also be a balance of powers in the region and everyone can save face.
What? Stop talking out of your ass. Have there been supplies of NATO woodland to Ukraine? Is there any evidence of significant quantities of uniforms moving between Ukraine and Syria? What kind of uniform did the Syrian army wear before this war? Start doing research before posting nonsense.
Tsavo Lion
Banned Member
I was half joking, but there are many freelancers out there that can supply non-lethal aid such as surplus old pattern uniforms from anywhere to anywhere. We may not know all what's going on. Russia most probably supplied those to Syria, as they are cheap and similar to other patterns.
Update.
The SAA has taken Tadif south of al-Bab, and has linked up with the Kurds, meaning the only way the Turks can move on Raqqa is through Kurdish or Syrian held territory. Interestingly enough Turkey claims they will not leave Syria until they take Manbij. As of right now US SoF are still in Manbij so an immediate Turkish offensive seems unlikely. And of course this reveals the true goal of Euphrates Shield, if anyone still had doubts. They don't want a large Kurdish entity united to their south. Fighting ISIS to take al-Bab is the means to that end.
Тадиф взÑÑ‚ - Colonel Cassad
ЕвфратÑкий щит. 6 меÑÑцев ÑпуÑÑ‚Ñ - Colonel Cassad
Ð¢ÑƒÑ€Ñ†Ð¸Ñ Ð½Ðµ прекратит войну, пока не возьмет Манбидж - Colonel Cassad
The SAA is about to begin its second assault on Palmyra. Russian advisers and TOS-1A artillery systems are present. It's important to note that the offensive is moving slowly, and the SAA is working hard to secure it's northern flank. The Syrian 5th Army Corps is definitely involved in this push but there appear to be other units involved as well. Russian attacks helos are providing CAS to the offensive.
There's an interesting shoulder patch on some of the soldiers of the 5th Army Corps. ISIS Hunters. This might suggest the primary purpose of the new formation.
ТОС-1Ð "Солнцепек" движетÑÑ Ð½Ð° Пальмиру вмеÑте Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð´Ñ€Ð°Ð·Ð´ÐµÐ»ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñми СÐÐ: diana_mihailova
Передовые отрÑды ÑирийÑкой армии уже в 8 км от Пальмиры: diana_mihailova
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру. 27.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Боевое применение вертолетов Ка-52 и Ми-35М в Сирии - bmpd
Gur Khan attacks!: СмертоноÑный ТОС-1Ð "Солнцепек" оÑвобождает Пальмиру
Охотник на халифат из 5-го корпуÑа СирийÑкой армии: diana_mihailova
Most of Mosul is in Iraqi hands and a mass burial of ISIS victims has been found. Additionally a famous Kurdish journalist was killed.
The second link has some dramatic shots of Iraqi attack helos in action. The third has shots of US SoF in Mosul. Interestingly enough it appears they have polish colleagues operating out of Jordan.
МоÑул. ÐœÐ³Ð½Ð¾Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð²Ð¾Ð¹Ð½Ñ‹ - Colonel Cassad
ИракÑкие ударные вертолеты Ми-28ÐÐ* и Ми-35Ðœ. Боевое применение. КраÑÐ¸Ð²Ð°Ñ Ñ„Ð¾Ñ‚Ð¾Ð¿Ð¾Ð´Ð±Ð¾Ñ€ÐºÐ°: dambiev
ÐмериканÑкий Ñпецназ в МоÑуле: dambiev
ПольÑкие ÐºÐ¾Ð¼Ð¼Ð°Ð½Ð´Ð¾Ñ Ð´ÐµÐ¹Ñтвуют против "Халифата" в Сирии и Ираке - bmpd
Iraq has built a monument to an Iranian Brigadier General who died in the fight against ISIS.
Ð’ Ираке возвели памÑтник в чеÑÑ‚ÑŒ погибшего в боÑÑ… Ñ Ð˜Ð“ иранÑкого генерала Хамида Тагави - Юрий ЛÑмин
A Russian Pantsyr battery in coastal Syria. It's not clear whether this is additional to the deployments previously.
Ð*азвертывание роÑÑийÑких зенитных комплекÑов "Панцирь" на побережье Сирии: diana_mihailova
A brief overview of the Syrian Sarab-1/2/3 APS. The article claims that it's similar to a simplified version of the Russian Shtora and has had a tremendous success against beam-riding TOW missiles. Note not all TOW variants are beam riders.
СирийÑкие комплекÑÑ‹ оптико-Ñлектронного противодейÑÑ‚Ð²Ð¸Ñ ÐŸÐ¢Ð£Ð* «Sarab-1» (-2,-3): diana_mihailova
Construction of Turkey's border wall with Syria nears completion. Work was drastically accelerated last year and is now over half completed. It's likely that preventing Syrian refugees from entering has as much to do with this wall as preventing terrorist and rebel groups from moving across the porous border (though the latter, especially when you consider the Kurds, is not insignificant).
Ð¢ÑƒÑ€Ñ†Ð¸Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ñтроила более половины бетонной Ñтены на границе Ñ Ð¡Ð¸Ñ€Ð¸ÐµÐ¹ - bmpd
Chinese C-802 AShMs in Syria. Since Syria never acquired these but Iran did, it's likely Iran is the origin of these systems.
КитайÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾Ñ‚Ð¸Ð²Ð¾ÐºÐ¾Ñ€Ð°Ð±ÐµÐ»ÑŒÐ½Ð°Ñ Ñ€Ð°ÐºÐµÑ‚Ð° YJ-82 на вооружении ВМС Сирии: diana_mihailova
In the light of ISIS UAV use, anti-UAV systems have begun cropping up in the current conflict.
ИзраильÑÐºÐ°Ñ ÑиÑтема Drone Guard, применÑÐµÐ¼Ð°Ñ Ð² Ираке и Сирии против БЛÐ: diana_mihailova
Photos of fighters from the Russian North-Caucus in Idlib province.
Тренировочный лагерь боевиков "Ðджнад-Ðлб-Кавказ" в провинции Идлиб (ФОТО): diana_mihailova
The rebels accuse the Syrian government of staging terrorist attacks in Homs province to disrupt the peace talks.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Ñèðèéñêàÿ îïïîçèöèÿ íàçâàëà òåðàêòû â Õîìñå ñïåöîïåðàöèåé ðåæèìà
A Russian combat robot manufacturer has claimed that their robots were battle-tested in Syria. Earlier reports of Russian use of unmanned ground systems in Syria had emerged but they were not always reliable.
Interestingly enough, Uran-9 mine-clearing robots were indeed used. And there is some grainy footage that suggests perhaps other variants of that family of robots were also in play.
Análisis Militares: ¿ Robots de combate rusos en Siria ?
Análisis Militares: La familia de robots Uran
Análisis Militares: ¿ Robot de combate Uran-9 en Siria ?
Russian EOD has returned from their deployppo.
«ТоржеÑÑ‚Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð½Ð°Ñ Ð²Ñтреча ÑпециалиÑтов Ñводного отрÑда Ñ€Ð°Ð·Ð¼Ð¸Ð½Ð¸Ñ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°Ð½Ð¸Ñ ÐœÐŸÐ¦ ВС Ð*Ф» в блоге «ÐÑ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ Ð¸ Флот» - Сделано у наÑ
Footage of the interiors of a Syrian T-90A.
imp-navigator.livejournal.com/584219.html
Putin has promoted the generals in charge of the operation in Syria.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Ïóòèí ïîâûñèë â çâàíèè ãåíåðàëîâ, îòâå÷àâøèõ çà îïåðàöèþ â Ñèðèè
Russia and China have vetoed the resolution for additional sanctions against Syria.
http://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3273887.html
Another set of photos of Russian SoF in Syria. Note quite a few of the photos appear to be staged. It is still an interesting look at their uniforms and equipment.
It's also important to note that they apparently work as instructors.
http://nortwolf-sam.livejournal.com/1823294.html
http://dambiev.livejournal.com/719489.html
The Syrians appear to have received Msta-B howitzers from Russia. Previously Russian Marines operated between 1-3 batteries in Syria.
http://altyn73.livejournal.com/1103156.html
Iraq is about to take delivery of their first T-50IQ jet-trainers.
http://altyn73.livejournal.com/1103393.html
The SAA has taken Tadif south of al-Bab, and has linked up with the Kurds, meaning the only way the Turks can move on Raqqa is through Kurdish or Syrian held territory. Interestingly enough Turkey claims they will not leave Syria until they take Manbij. As of right now US SoF are still in Manbij so an immediate Turkish offensive seems unlikely. And of course this reveals the true goal of Euphrates Shield, if anyone still had doubts. They don't want a large Kurdish entity united to their south. Fighting ISIS to take al-Bab is the means to that end.
Тадиф взÑÑ‚ - Colonel Cassad
ЕвфратÑкий щит. 6 меÑÑцев ÑпуÑÑ‚Ñ - Colonel Cassad
Ð¢ÑƒÑ€Ñ†Ð¸Ñ Ð½Ðµ прекратит войну, пока не возьмет Манбидж - Colonel Cassad
The SAA is about to begin its second assault on Palmyra. Russian advisers and TOS-1A artillery systems are present. It's important to note that the offensive is moving slowly, and the SAA is working hard to secure it's northern flank. The Syrian 5th Army Corps is definitely involved in this push but there appear to be other units involved as well. Russian attacks helos are providing CAS to the offensive.
There's an interesting shoulder patch on some of the soldiers of the 5th Army Corps. ISIS Hunters. This might suggest the primary purpose of the new formation.
ТОС-1Ð "Солнцепек" движетÑÑ Ð½Ð° Пальмиру вмеÑте Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ð´Ñ€Ð°Ð·Ð´ÐµÐ»ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñми СÐÐ: diana_mihailova
Передовые отрÑды ÑирийÑкой армии уже в 8 км от Пальмиры: diana_mihailova
ÐаÑтупление на Пальмиру. 27.02.2017 - Colonel Cassad
Боевое применение вертолетов Ка-52 и Ми-35М в Сирии - bmpd
Gur Khan attacks!: СмертоноÑный ТОС-1Ð "Солнцепек" оÑвобождает Пальмиру
Охотник на халифат из 5-го корпуÑа СирийÑкой армии: diana_mihailova
Most of Mosul is in Iraqi hands and a mass burial of ISIS victims has been found. Additionally a famous Kurdish journalist was killed.
The second link has some dramatic shots of Iraqi attack helos in action. The third has shots of US SoF in Mosul. Interestingly enough it appears they have polish colleagues operating out of Jordan.
МоÑул. ÐœÐ³Ð½Ð¾Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð¸Ñ Ð²Ð¾Ð¹Ð½Ñ‹ - Colonel Cassad
ИракÑкие ударные вертолеты Ми-28ÐÐ* и Ми-35Ðœ. Боевое применение. КраÑÐ¸Ð²Ð°Ñ Ñ„Ð¾Ñ‚Ð¾Ð¿Ð¾Ð´Ð±Ð¾Ñ€ÐºÐ°: dambiev
ÐмериканÑкий Ñпецназ в МоÑуле: dambiev
ПольÑкие ÐºÐ¾Ð¼Ð¼Ð°Ð½Ð´Ð¾Ñ Ð´ÐµÐ¹Ñтвуют против "Халифата" в Сирии и Ираке - bmpd
Iraq has built a monument to an Iranian Brigadier General who died in the fight against ISIS.
Ð’ Ираке возвели памÑтник в чеÑÑ‚ÑŒ погибшего в боÑÑ… Ñ Ð˜Ð“ иранÑкого генерала Хамида Тагави - Юрий ЛÑмин
A Russian Pantsyr battery in coastal Syria. It's not clear whether this is additional to the deployments previously.
Ð*азвертывание роÑÑийÑких зенитных комплекÑов "Панцирь" на побережье Сирии: diana_mihailova
A brief overview of the Syrian Sarab-1/2/3 APS. The article claims that it's similar to a simplified version of the Russian Shtora and has had a tremendous success against beam-riding TOW missiles. Note not all TOW variants are beam riders.
СирийÑкие комплекÑÑ‹ оптико-Ñлектронного противодейÑÑ‚Ð²Ð¸Ñ ÐŸÐ¢Ð£Ð* «Sarab-1» (-2,-3): diana_mihailova
Construction of Turkey's border wall with Syria nears completion. Work was drastically accelerated last year and is now over half completed. It's likely that preventing Syrian refugees from entering has as much to do with this wall as preventing terrorist and rebel groups from moving across the porous border (though the latter, especially when you consider the Kurds, is not insignificant).
Ð¢ÑƒÑ€Ñ†Ð¸Ñ Ð¿Ð¾Ñтроила более половины бетонной Ñтены на границе Ñ Ð¡Ð¸Ñ€Ð¸ÐµÐ¹ - bmpd
Chinese C-802 AShMs in Syria. Since Syria never acquired these but Iran did, it's likely Iran is the origin of these systems.
КитайÑÐºÐ°Ñ Ð¿Ñ€Ð¾Ñ‚Ð¸Ð²Ð¾ÐºÐ¾Ñ€Ð°Ð±ÐµÐ»ÑŒÐ½Ð°Ñ Ñ€Ð°ÐºÐµÑ‚Ð° YJ-82 на вооружении ВМС Сирии: diana_mihailova
In the light of ISIS UAV use, anti-UAV systems have begun cropping up in the current conflict.
ИзраильÑÐºÐ°Ñ ÑиÑтема Drone Guard, применÑÐµÐ¼Ð°Ñ Ð² Ираке и Сирии против БЛÐ: diana_mihailova
Photos of fighters from the Russian North-Caucus in Idlib province.
Тренировочный лагерь боевиков "Ðджнад-Ðлб-Кавказ" в провинции Идлиб (ФОТО): diana_mihailova
The rebels accuse the Syrian government of staging terrorist attacks in Homs province to disrupt the peace talks.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Ñèðèéñêàÿ îïïîçèöèÿ íàçâàëà òåðàêòû â Õîìñå ñïåöîïåðàöèåé ðåæèìà
A Russian combat robot manufacturer has claimed that their robots were battle-tested in Syria. Earlier reports of Russian use of unmanned ground systems in Syria had emerged but they were not always reliable.
Interestingly enough, Uran-9 mine-clearing robots were indeed used. And there is some grainy footage that suggests perhaps other variants of that family of robots were also in play.
Análisis Militares: ¿ Robots de combate rusos en Siria ?
Análisis Militares: La familia de robots Uran
Análisis Militares: ¿ Robot de combate Uran-9 en Siria ?
Russian EOD has returned from their deployppo.
«ТоржеÑÑ‚Ð²ÐµÐ½Ð½Ð°Ñ Ð²Ñтреча ÑпециалиÑтов Ñводного отрÑда Ñ€Ð°Ð·Ð¼Ð¸Ð½Ð¸Ñ€Ð¾Ð²Ð°Ð½Ð¸Ñ ÐœÐŸÐ¦ ВС Ð*Ф» в блоге «ÐÑ€Ð¼Ð¸Ñ Ð¸ Флот» - Сделано у наÑ
Footage of the interiors of a Syrian T-90A.
imp-navigator.livejournal.com/584219.html
Putin has promoted the generals in charge of the operation in Syria.
Íîâîñòè NEWSru.com :: Ïóòèí ïîâûñèë â çâàíèè ãåíåðàëîâ, îòâå÷àâøèõ çà îïåðàöèþ â Ñèðèè
Russia and China have vetoed the resolution for additional sanctions against Syria.
http://colonelcassad.livejournal.com/3273887.html
Another set of photos of Russian SoF in Syria. Note quite a few of the photos appear to be staged. It is still an interesting look at their uniforms and equipment.
It's also important to note that they apparently work as instructors.
http://nortwolf-sam.livejournal.com/1823294.html
http://dambiev.livejournal.com/719489.html
The Syrians appear to have received Msta-B howitzers from Russia. Previously Russian Marines operated between 1-3 batteries in Syria.
http://altyn73.livejournal.com/1103156.html
Iraq is about to take delivery of their first T-50IQ jet-trainers.
http://altyn73.livejournal.com/1103393.html
On the subject of Uran combat UGVs in Syria, it appears that the video in question shows a T-62M though interviews with Russian SoF personnel included at least one statement by the officer in question that combat UGVs do get used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVFHVW9EZDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVFHVW9EZDE
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Apparently the Syrian army has enhanced their capability to defend their tanks. According to the article tank loses have been greatly reduced.
Home Grown Syrian Soft Kill System Successfully Defeated TOW MissilesClose-up view | Defense Update:
Home Grown Syrian Soft Kill System Successfully Defeated TOW MissilesClose-up view | Defense Update: