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    Syrian Civil War: News #2

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    Post  Guest Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:06 pm

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQEFei5VEAAJyhx

    "Syrian Army Heroes in the Surrounding of Qweiress Airbase - Siege to be lifted soon"

    In same area there was decent activity of Syrian Airforce last couple of days too:
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CP0mfLOUwAABFOt
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    Post  ultron Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:08 pm

    Militarov wrote:Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQEFei5VEAAJyhx

    "Syrian Army Heroes in the Surrounding of Qweiress Airbase - Siege to be lifted soon"

    In same area there was decent activity of Syrian Airforce last couple of days too:
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CP0mfLOUwAABFOt

    SAA is in no position to take any ground from jihadists. They are far too outnumbered and stretched too thin. SAA has been losing ground for years now. There won't be a Syria left after next year.
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    Post  PapaDragon Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:10 pm

    Militarov wrote:Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQEFei5VEAAJyhx

    "Syrian Army Heroes in the Surrounding of Qweiress Airbase - Siege to be lifted soon"

    In same area there was decent activity of Syrian Airforce last couple of days too:
    .........................

    Hang in there!!!
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    Post  ultron Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:59 pm

    Uh oh. Saudi Arabia says Assad must go or else Saudi Arabia will bomb Syria from Jordan.

    https://twitter.com/AFP/status/648969034021642240

    Looks like Assad's days are numbered. Shocked
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    Post  sepheronx Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:02 am

    Good. Already they are getting their asses handed to them by Yemeni rebels. Just wait till they fight an actual fighting force. Hell, if Russia confronts Saudi Arabia, that is it for them. Already Houthis causing destruction in Saudi Arabia proper.

    lol.
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    Post  AlfaT8 Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:31 am

    ultron wrote:The problem with jihadists is every jihadist killed 10 jihadists take his place. This was why Afghanistan was such a pain for the USSR and why Russia had so much trouble in tiny Chechnya. After next year there won't be a Syria left.

    As Colonel Chester Phillips would say after shooting down the Hydra soldier that said cut off one head 2 more shall...., let's go find 2 more, in short, reality is different from fantasy.

    No, Afghanistan was a pain because certain Western and Arabian powers were arming, financing, and training the mujahideen non-stop.

    No, Chechnya was troublesome because the Soviet Union had collapsed sending the Russian army in disarray.

    Bull, Assad's army ain't dead, Russia's sending arms, Iran's sending soldiers, they've held on this long and by the looks of it there going to keep holding on.

    This is why Putin came to speak at UN for the first time in 10 years, because he knows there won't be a Syria after next year. He does a saber rattling in Latakia to get the west to lift sanctions on Russia.

    No, Putin went there because it was the 70th anniversary, and spoke about unity against terrorism while at the same time blaming "you know who" for this disaster in order to push for a proper non-western aligned coalition against the I.S.

    As for sanctions, the only affect they've had was the further strengthening of the Russian economy, i don't think Russia's in a hurry to get them lifted. Wink

    And Latakia is simply being expanded to receive more supplies, so this saber rattling talk sounds like FOX news BS.


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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:33 am

    "Seems SuAF is realy overhauling MiG-23MS. 4 Floggers are seen in Wadi Sayyedna AB in May 2014."

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 782XqgF
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    Source: https://twitter.com/LuftwaffeAS/status/648779069547507713
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    Post  max steel Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:07 am

    Over 650 Islamist Rebels Killed During the Battle for Kafraya and Al-Fou’aa
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    Post  ultron Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:09 am

    Jihadists fired Grads at Russian base in Latakia. They are not yet in range, but soon they will be in range.

    https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/565978-syria-rebels-target-airport-used-by-russia

    I think Russia will soon evacuate its personnel from there to prevent casualties. Latakia is too small to hold out against hoards of jihadists now pouring in from Idlib via Turkey.

    Jihadists are no Ukrainians. They are not afraid to die. They will not stop until you are dead or converted.

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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:45 am

    "Seems confirmed. Nusra fighter just posted a picture of US provided M14 EBR sniper provided to the Division 30". Just confirmation and additional photos of what we already saw/knew:

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 OcuWMHi
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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:53 am

    Another Nusra fighter posted pic with his "New toys" which he obtained via Division 30 weapon handout.
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 3imXGA8

    M240 (FN MAG version)

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 I0jTeyl

    M249  (FN Minimi version)
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    Post  ultron Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:54 am

    Militarov wrote:Another Nusra fighter posted pic with his "New toys" which he obtained via Division 30 weapon handout.
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 3imXGA8

    M240 (FN MAG version)

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 I0jTeyl

    M249  (FN Minimi version)

    The US arms jihadists to kill Russian people. Americans are bad people.
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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:11 am

    The Levant Front or Jabhat al-Shamiyya released photo of what they claim is ISIS drone they shot above Aleppo:

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 Qo1lerU
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 AxOpkgw


    "Drone" in question is X-UAV Talon obtainable online for less than 100$ apparently.

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 64537

    "The Talon FPV V-tail Drone is an all EPO moulded airframe. The kit comes un-assembled with EPO and laser cut plywood parts. This version 2 of the Talon has strengthened plywood wing saddle/carbon support parts, and additional plywood pieces for easier FPV equipment mounting. Less guess work on your part. Also, the front wheel plywood mount has been strengthened to survive less than perfect arrivals better.
    With a 4S 14.8V 10,000mAh LiPoly battery, flight times are long, and wing loading still low thanks to the generous wing area of the Talon. A generous fuselage compartment with large top hatch and removable nose bubble allows you to access your FPV equipment and flight battery in any configuration you choose. It is an open canvas for your FPV needs.

    Features:

    • Kit - All assembly and equipment installation required
    • Moulded EPO airframe
    • Laser cut plywood motor mount and wing saddle frame
    • Version 2 Talon features strengthened ply parts and improved equipment mounting options
    • Removable nose bubble for quick access to camera equipement.
    • Large fuselage compartment accomodates many battery and FPV equipement configurations.
    • Two Piece plug-in wings with carbon wing tube
    • Detachable outrigger wheels

    Specs:
    Wingspan: 1718mm
    Length: 1100mm
    Flying Weight: 2500-3000g
    Wing Area: 60 sq. dm.
    Requires:
    4+ Channel Transmitter and Receiver w/ V-tail mixing
    4S 14.8V 5000-10000mAh LiPoly Battery
    2 x 9g Servos
    2 x 17g Servos
    3648 1100KV Brushless Motor
    12 Inch or less diameter propeller
    70A Brushless Speed Control"


    Source: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__64537__X_UAV_Talon_FPV_V_tail_Drone_EPO_1718mm_Kit_V2.html



    Some video if you are interested Very Happy

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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:38 am

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CNfebZOUcAACoro

    Current situation.
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    Post  George1 Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:44 am

    I think there must be a plan for a coordinated counter attack, Syrian forces from west, and Kurdish from the north and east, with Russian air cover..
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    Post  GarryB Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:55 am

    Jihadists are no Ukrainians. They are not afraid to die. They will not stop until you are dead or converted.

    They stop when they are dead.

    this will be a very good way for the Russians to test some of their tactics and systems... UAVs and UCAVs will be valuable in this situation with Assads forces providing the ground force and air power being used to help I would expect the Iranians and Iraqis and Syrians to all work together to deal with ISIS and Al quada... whether the Kurds help or get in the way will be interesting.

    I assume Turkey wants ISIS gone more than it wants Assad gone so there is ground to deal there... the issue of kurdish forces might not appeal to turkey, Iran, Iraq, or Syria, but some sort of autonomy arrangement might be agreed to.

    The FN MAG and FN Minimi are inferior to the PKM... they can have them.
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    Post  JohninMK Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:14 am

    Full item in other thread. My highlight

    According to Fox News quoting a high-ranking US official, Russia has demanded that US airplanes immediately leave Syria.

    Russia, Iran, Iraq, and Syria have recently created an information center in Baghdad in order to coordinate the fight against the Islamic State. The information center’s main goals are to provide reconnaissance on the number of IS militants, their weapons, and their movements. Earlier this week, it was revealed that the new center would begin operations in October or November and be headed by Russian, Syrian, Iraqi and Iranian officers on a three-month rotational basis.


    Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/20150930/1027761651/russian-armed-forces-abroad.html#ixzz3nDACXt1E
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    Post  Stealthflanker Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:55 am

    So..will there be a chance to see BMPT-Terminator rolls down the Syrian Urbans ?

    and preferrably in trained Russian hands to mo up those rebel terrorists.
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    Post  Flyboy77 Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:00 pm

    Stealthflanker wrote:So..will there be a chance to see BMPT-Terminator rolls down the Syrian Urbans ?

    and preferrably in trained Russian hands to mo up those rebel terrorists.

    Not going to happen because Russia hasn't ordered any BMPT yet.
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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:29 pm

    Famous "White Helmets" are "Syria Civil Defence are 2,709 volunteer search and rescue workers from local communities who risk their lives to save others and bring hope. 30,000+ lives saved" they apparently have strong ties with Al Nusra judging by their Twitter account and some reports.

    Examples of their tweets (mainly aganist Assad and Russia, very rarely aganist ISIS even tho they are supposed to be besieged by them):

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 97Xo4Za

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 5Km7H4c

    Their official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/SyriaCivilDef
    Their official Webpage: https://www.whitehelmets.org - Quite neat design for someone who is built on volonteur basis in wartorn country i expected 10 lines of HTML and Tables.

    They have been already caught lying tho as i posted on other topic:
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 KBWI0pJ
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 ElOOKM6

    But what IS very interesting to me is this:

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGfxSVAAA4vXc
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf25UYAANEmu
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf29VEAAzoot
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf24UkAEMQbW

    Seems they are participating in more than just "Humanitarian aid and rescue".
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    Post  mutantsushi Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:35 pm

    Flyboy77 wrote:
    Stealthflanker wrote:So..will there be a chance to see BMPT-Terminator rolls down the Syrian Urbans ?
    and preferrably in trained Russian hands to mo up those rebel terrorists.
    Not going to happen because Russia hasn't ordered any BMPT yet.
    In trained Kazakh hands then?
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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:38 pm

    mutantsushi wrote:
    Flyboy77 wrote:
    Stealthflanker wrote:So..will there be a chance to see BMPT-Terminator rolls down the Syrian Urbans ?
    and preferrably in trained Russian hands to mo up those rebel terrorists.
    Not going to happen because Russia hasn't ordered any BMPT yet.
    In trained Kazakh hands then?

    Thing is that no more than 10 BMPT-72s were built in total for Russia. I belive 10 was made for Kazakhstan and thats it. Beside few prototypes for state tests none are in existence or actual service.
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    Post  magnumcromagnon Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:33 pm

    Militarov wrote:Famous "White Helmets" are "Syria Civil Defence are 2,709 volunteer search and rescue workers from local communities who risk their lives to save others and bring hope. 30,000+ lives saved" they apparently have strong ties with Al Nusra judging by their Twitter account and some reports.

    Examples of their tweets (mainly aganist Assad and Russia, very rarely aganist ISIS even tho they are supposed to be besieged by them):

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 97Xo4Za

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 5Km7H4c

    Their official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/SyriaCivilDef
    Their official Webpage: https://www.whitehelmets.org - Quite neat design for someone who is built on volonteur basis in wartorn country i expected 10 lines of HTML and Tables.

    They have been already caught lying tho as i posted on other topic:
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 KBWI0pJ
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 ElOOKM6

    But what IS very interesting to me is this:

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGfxSVAAA4vXc
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf25UYAANEmu
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf29VEAAzoot
    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 CQLGf24UkAEMQbW

    Seems they are participating in more than just "Humanitarian aid and rescue".

    Good God man!!! Someone should give this man a upvote!
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    Post  Guest Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:33 pm

    "Believe it or not, American soldiers fighting against ISIS in Syria and Iraq will actually be wearing the emblem of ISIS – the infamous crossed-swords logo. Well, almost.

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 ISIS-logo

    Controversy has stirred because many think the patch looks too much like our boys are fighting for the enemy… just another sign of confusion about the counterproductive Obama-led war against the notorious and shamefully exploitative jihadist army. “A combat patch worn by U.S. soldiers who served in Iraq on the mission against Islamic State is drawing flak from service members and veterans who say the patch — with its palm wreath, stars and crossed scimitars — looks like something the enemy would wear.”
    Site like JihadWatch are arguing that the:

    “new U.S. Army patch for fight against the Islamic State closely resembles Muslim Brotherhood logo.”
    While the Islamic State is using barbaric tactics to remake the Middle East closer to its own vision of a Caliphate, the United States and its allies also seek to remake the Middle East, and use the  specter of terrorism to aid in regime change in Syria and elsewhere. The triangulation and cross-purposes are both confusing and aggravating to many Americans."


    Source: http://www.infowars.com/new-patch-for-u-s-troops-fighting-isis-looks-like-isis-logo/

    The Army's patch for Operation Inherent Resolve:

    Syrian Civil War: News #2 - Page 12 Operation-inherent-resolve-army-patch

    "The US Army has debuted a new shoulder patch that soldiers in Iraq can wear to represent their role in the ongoing fight against ISIS, USA Today reports. The patch features crossed scimitars, three stars, and a palm wreath. According to USA Today, the three stars denote the US land, air, and sea forces involved in the fight against ISIS.

    The palm wreath is meant to symbolize honor, while the crossed swords evoke the twin goals of the ongoing operations: the defeat of ISIS and the restoration of stability in the region. Currently, there are over 3,000 US Army personnel deployed in Iraq. These soldiers have not been deployed in combat roles; instead, they provide training to the Iraqi Security Forces and help coordinate air strikes against ISIS positions.  The patch will only be available for US Army soldiers. The other service branches of the military are also participating in Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS but will reportedly not be receiving patches. "


    “Unit insignia is important because it fosters esprit de corps," the operation's spokesman told USA Today. "The CJTF-OIR [Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve] headquarters is made up of men and women from all services, many nations and many different units in the Army. This insignia will be worn by all of the Army members of the CJTF and may be authorized for wear by other services and nations according to their regulations.”

    Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/armys-shoulder-patch-for-the-war-against-isis-2015-9

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