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    Russian military intervention and aid to Syria #12

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    Post  JohninMK Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:40 am

    eehnie wrote:

    The images are nice, but this is something that I dislike:

    To see supersonic aircrafts forced to go long time at subsonic speeds in contested areas because of to be escorting subsonic aircrafts (strategic bombers, or auxiliary aircrafts).

    I think you would find that 'supersonic' aircraft spend a remarkably small part of their flying lives actually wizzing along above the speed of sound. Amongst other reasons it costs too much and annoys civilians.
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    Post  BKP Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:00 am

    Cyberspec wrote:
    JohninMK wrote:Embedded video at link of Su-30SM protector of Il-76 para-drop coming in close to say "Hi". Or he was practising his next meeting with a US spy plane Smile


    https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144

    Nice...

    here's the video on YT


    Anyone can say what they like, but this is what crossed my mind watching that: "Bad ass!"
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    Post  eehnie Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:21 am

    JohninMK wrote:
    eehnie wrote:

    The images are nice, but this is something that I dislike:

    To see supersonic aircrafts forced to go long time at subsonic speeds in contested areas because of to be escorting subsonic aircrafts (strategic bombers, or auxiliary aircrafts).

    I think you would find that 'supersonic' aircraft spend a remarkably small part of their flying lives actually wizzing along above the speed of sound. Amongst other reasons it costs too much and annoys civilians.

    Obviously, but a situation of escorting strategic bombers or auxiliary aircrats over hostile territory would be part of the small part of their flying life where would be better to use supersonic speed.

    Syria is not a very dangerious scenario (low air defense density of the adversaries and air interdiction for adversary aircrafts) but this is not something always will happen.
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    Post  d_taddei2 Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:39 am

    Mig 29SMT---- over two and a half months of operation, the aircraft had carried out more than 140 sorties

    https://sputniknews.com/russia/201712071059778183-russia-syria-mig-29smt/
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    Post  JohninMK Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:18 am

    d_taddei2 wrote:Mig 29SMT---- over two and a half months of operation, the aircraft had carried out more than 140 sorties

    https://sputniknews.com/russia/201712071059778183-russia-syria-mig-29smt/
    Think that reads as totals, not one aircraft doing 140 sorties. There was a photo with a 50 sortie plane, pretty good going.
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    Post  Cyberspec Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:40 pm

    JohninMK wrote:
    George1 wrote:The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL



    https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
    Another f*ing stupid announcement from Moscow that is clearly an exaggeration. There are sadly many lives to be lost before ISIS is flushed out of the 9000 plus sqkm that they still occupy.

    Why on earth do they do this?

    I think they mean IS no longer holds anything larger than a village
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    Post  franco Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:31 pm

    JohninMK wrote:
    George1 wrote:The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL



    https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
    Another f*ing stupid announcement from Moscow that is clearly an exaggeration. There are sadly many lives to be lost before ISIS is flushed out of the 9000 plus sqkm that they still occupy.

    Why on earth do they do this?

    Thought the same and not the first time either I'm afraid.
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    Post  PapaDragon Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:49 pm

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    Post  JohninMK Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:02 pm

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    Post  eehnie Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:31 am

    JohninMK wrote:
    George1 wrote:The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL



    https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
    Another f*ing stupid announcement from Moscow that is clearly an exaggeration. There are sadly many lives to be lost before ISIS is flushed out of the 9000 plus sqkm that they still occupy.

    Why on earth do they do this?

    Where is the fight with ISIS now in either Syria and Iraq?

    I see some delay in the map coloring game, but little fight.
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    Post  PapaDragon Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:19 am

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    Post  PapaDragon Sun Dec 10, 2017 1:15 am

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    Post  Cyberspec Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:11 am

    Cyberspec wrote:
    JohninMK wrote:
    George1 wrote:The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL



    https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
    Another f*ing stupid announcement from Moscow that is clearly an exaggeration. There are sadly many lives to be lost before ISIS is flushed out of the 9000 plus sqkm that they still occupy.

    Why on earth do they do this?

    I think they mean IS no longer holds anything larger than a village

    Another (political) reason for the declaration...

    And #USA is moving #ISIS away from Syria and allies guns for a safer area east of the Euphrates and won't declare #ISIS defeated because it will have to end its occupation of northern #Syria
    https://twitter.com/ejmalrai/status/939036508085821441
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    Post  JohninMK Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:28 pm



    SMM Syria‏ @smmsyria
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    The results of comparative calculations of #Russian Aerospace Forces military operation and the #US-led international #coalition intervention in #Syria

    @CJTFOIR @OIRSpox @coalition @miladvisor @Presidency_Sy @mod_gov_sy @C_Military1


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    Post  JohninMK Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:30 pm

    Moved from other thread.

    Putin meets Assad very early this morning, this time in Syria. Wonder what flightpath his plane a Tu-214 took. Looks like Sergey Shoygu is with him, quite a target! Video at link

    Ruptly‏Verified account @Ruptly
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    Earlier in the day, Putin met Assad in surprise visit to Russian military base in Syria http://rupt.ly/2fbkn

    https://twitter.com/aldin_ww/status/940170724370771968


    Alexey Khlebnikov‏ @AleksKhlebnikov
    1h1 hour ago

    #BREAKING: #Putin is in #Syria visiting Khmeymim air base. Met with #Assad.
    Orders withdrawal of the #Russia's troops form Syria, says the victory has been achieved.


    Not for long though. The Presidential Il-96 has landed in Cairo as well, perhaps for his trip home.


    Alexey Khlebnikov‏ @AleksKhlebnikov
    1h1 hour ago

    #BREAKING: #Putin is in #Syria visiting Khmeymim air base. Met with #Assad.
    Orders withdrawal of the #Russia's troops form Syria, says the victory has been achieved.



    The guy never stops, then there is this. Can't see any equivalent US diplomacy in action.


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    Turkish President: Putin to visit Turkey on Monday and discuss with Erdogan the two problems of Syria and Jerusalem

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    Post  calm Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:20 pm

    23 planes
    2 helicopters
    Battalion of Military Police
    Special Force
    One military hospital
    Demining center

    that is what is going to be withdrawn to Russia

    https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/940211681719934977

    https://lenta.ru/news/2017/12/11/nachalos/
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    Post  ultimatewarrior Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:56 pm

    If only Russia has UCAV equipped with SATCOM like America and China do, Russia would be able to destroy terrorists from half a world away without having to deploy a lot of men to operate them.
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    Post  JohninMK Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:59 pm

    Interesting group. I know that as we get older policemen look younger but soldiers? Look at the guy on Assad's left and two down from Putin!


    Replying to @warsmonitoring

    Tigar Force commander Suheil Al Hassan together Putin, Assad, Shoigu and Surovikin on "lunch" in Latakia.


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    Post  KiloGolf Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:30 pm

    JohninMK wrote:Interesting group. I know that as we get older policemen look younger but soldiers? Look at the guy on Assad's left and two down from Putin!


    Replying to @warsmonitoring

    Tigar Force commander Suheil Al Hassan together Putin, Assad, Shoigu and Surovikin on "lunch" in Latakia.


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    Think what you like about Soheil and his hobo, part-time selfie crew, but good Lord the man is bossing the war.
    Hats off to the lad, I bet it's very important for him to be seated at that table.
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    Post  d_taddei2 Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:42 pm

    JohninMK wrote:Interesting group. I know that as we get older policemen look younger but soldiers? Look at the guy on Assad's left and two down from Putin!


    Replying to @warsmonitoring

    Tigar Force commander Suheil Al Hassan together Putin, Assad, Shoigu and Surovikin on "lunch" in Latakia.


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    Post  PapaDragon Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:18 pm


    It's Su-30...

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    Post  JohninMK Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:38 pm

    This picture shows the Russians holding back Assad as Putin starts walking to a military ceremony by the look of it. There is an interesting Russian in this picture. At the back of the group and in the frame slightly to the left of Putin's head dressed in a parka. That is 'briefcase' man, never far from the Boss. Actually he seems to be part of a team of 'briefcase' men as another takes over in Turkey later in the day. They both look pretty 'useful'.


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    Post  franco Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:30 am

    JohninMK wrote:This picture shows the Russians holding back Assad as Putin starts walking to a military ceremony by the look of it. There is an interesting Russian in this picture. At the back of the group and in the frame slightly to the left of Putin's head dressed in a parka. That is 'briefcase' man, never far from the Boss. Actually he seems to be part of a team of 'briefcase' men as another takes over in Turkey later in the day. They both look pretty 'useful'.


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    I suspect a machine pistol instead. Noticed him and 2 others coming off Putin's plane. All carrying bags and looking everywhere else. Wink
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    Post  miketheterrible Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:21 am

    So what aircraft do you guys think will stay in Syria? And ships? I am guessing Su-24 and Su-30 mixed in with the MiG-29SMT? Need some air superiority mixed in with some ground capabilities.
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    Post  SeigSoloyvov Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:50 am

    franco wrote:
    JohninMK wrote:This picture shows the Russians holding back Assad as Putin starts walking to a military ceremony by the look of it. There is an interesting Russian in this picture. At the back of the group and in the frame slightly to the left of Putin's head dressed in a parka. That is 'briefcase' man, never far from the Boss. Actually he seems to be part of a team of 'briefcase' men as another takes over in Turkey later in the day. They both look pretty 'useful'.


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    I suspect a machine pistol instead. Noticed him and 2 others coming off Putin's plane. All carrying bags and looking everywhere else. Wink

    It's their version of the "Football".

    ETC a brief case they will enable nukes to be launched.

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