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Russian military intervention and aid to Syria #12
franco- Posts : 7074
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Could be a unit rotation and they are taking their vehicles with them or they were there for testing & evaluations (dubious)? Two are fuel bowsers.
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35 RuAF jets on satellite image from 17 Nov 2017 at Hmeymim Air Base in Latakia: 3 MiG-29, 8 Su-24, 4 Su-25, 4 Su-27/35, 2 Su-30, 14 Su-34 + 4 IL-76 cargo planes, 2 IL-20/22 and an An-26
https://twitter.com/obretix/status/936961535255203840
#RUAF Il-76 78840 #Latakia-Mozdok
https://twitter.com/AlRFORCEFREAK/status/936897599667240960
d_taddei2- Posts : 3030
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PapaDragon wrote:
35 RuAF jets on satellite image from 17 Nov 2017 at Hmeymim Air Base in Latakia: 3 MiG-29, 8 Su-24, 4 Su-25, 4 Su-27/35, 2 Su-30, 14 Su-34 + 4 IL-76 cargo planes, 2 IL-20/22 and an An-26
https://twitter.com/obretix/status/936961535255203840
#RUAF Il-76 78840 #Latakia-Mozdok
https://twitter.com/AlRFORCEFREAK/status/936897599667240960
An-26 and mig-29? Are those mig-29smt? Or are they syrian mig-29 and an-26 operating out of Russian base? As we haven't heard of mig-29smt bombing anything and if they were I am sure there would be news about it.
franco- Posts : 7074
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d_taddei2 wrote:PapaDragon wrote:
35 RuAF jets on satellite image from 17 Nov 2017 at Hmeymim Air Base in Latakia: 3 MiG-29, 8 Su-24, 4 Su-25, 4 Su-27/35, 2 Su-30, 14 Su-34 + 4 IL-76 cargo planes, 2 IL-20/22 and an An-26
https://twitter.com/obretix/status/936961535255203840
#RUAF Il-76 78840 #Latakia-Mozdok
https://twitter.com/AlRFORCEFREAK/status/936897599667240960
An-26 and mig-29? Are those mig-29smt? Or are they syrian mig-29 and an-26 operating out of Russian base? As we haven't heard of mig-29smt bombing anything and if they were I am sure there would be news about it.
Mig-29SMT have been there a couple of months. Previously based at Kursk and being replaced by Su-30SM.
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Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
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Cyberspec wrote:Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
That's a badly fitted IFR fairing.
GarryB- Posts : 40688
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Bad for stealth, but nothing compared with the newest F-16 and their god awful conformal fuel tank arrangement.
It was quick and cheap.
It was quick and cheap.
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GarryB wrote:Bad for stealth, but nothing compared with the newest F-16 and their god awful conformal fuel tank arrangement.
It was quick and cheap.
The fitting of the Viper CFTs is better than that Fulcrum IFR contraption.
My comment is on the bad fitting not the utility of the fairing itself (which arguably is required).
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Cyberspec wrote:Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
I had heard they were there but no reports of actual attacks and I would of thought some PR in reports to spur on sales. So just about everything has been used in Syria apart from mig-31 and yak-130. Although yak-130 is capable at ground attack it has had some issues probably the reason. As it would help with sales.
franco- Posts : 7074
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d_taddei2 wrote:Cyberspec wrote:Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
I had heard they were there but no reports of actual attacks and I would of thought some PR in reports to spur on sales. So just about everything has been used in Syria apart from mig-31 and yak-130. Although yak-130 is capable at ground attack it has had some issues probably the reason. As it would help with sales.
There actually were two Mig-31's reported there for a while.
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Cyberspec wrote:Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
.......
They just got there now when all the big action is over and they already racked up 50?
Man, when VKS decides to ride an airplane they really ride it hard....
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Good trolling (my highlight) of the US and getting ready for post ISIS. Anyone I/D the Russian's rank?
Hassan Ridha @sayed_ridha
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Hassan Ridha Retweeted Hassan Ridha
YPG announce expulsion of IS and full control of the eastern countryside of DeirEzzor with support from Russian Forces and US-led Coalition
Syrian Civil War Map @CivilWarMap
1h1 hour ago
Asked a SDF soldier about the meeting between SDF officials and Russian officials
His answer: "Cooperation between Russia and the Syrian Democratic Forces is improving. The Russians started with air strikes against ISIS positions in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces"
Rojava Defense Units | YPG @DefenseUnits
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#YPG Spox. @Nurimahmud1, DeirEzzor Civilian Council spox. and #Russian military officials press brief regarding DeirEzZor liberation campaign.
Hassan Ridha @sayed_ridha
1h1 hour ago
Hassan Ridha Retweeted Hassan Ridha
YPG announce expulsion of IS and full control of the eastern countryside of DeirEzzor with support from Russian Forces and US-led Coalition
Syrian Civil War Map @CivilWarMap
1h1 hour ago
Asked a SDF soldier about the meeting between SDF officials and Russian officials
His answer: "Cooperation between Russia and the Syrian Democratic Forces is improving. The Russians started with air strikes against ISIS positions in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces"
Rojava Defense Units | YPG @DefenseUnits
3h3 hours ago
#YPG Spox. @Nurimahmud1, DeirEzzor Civilian Council spox. and #Russian military officials press brief regarding DeirEzZor liberation campaign.
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franco wrote:d_taddei2 wrote:Cyberspec wrote:Speaking of MiG-29's...
MiG-29SMT in Latakia with marks of 50 ground attack (every mark stands for 10 strikes)
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/936987671020343296
I had heard they were there but no reports of actual attacks and I would of thought some PR in reports to spur on sales. So just about everything has been used in Syria apart from mig-31 and yak-130. Although yak-130 is capable at ground attack it has had some issues probably the reason. As it would help with sales.
There actually were two Mig-31's reported there for a while.
But no evidence? Just like there was a report of yak -130 but evidence
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The fitting of the Viper CFTs is better than that Fulcrum IFR contraption.
My comment is on the bad fitting not the utility of the fairing itself (which arguably is required).
That looks awful... what is that variant called? F-16I.... I for Igor.... Dr Frankensteins humpbacked limping assistant?
In comparison a cheap simple bolt on IFR probe is more like a small wart... Cindy Crawford spring to mind... except in this case it is functional and stops her looking too pretty.
KiloGolf- Posts : 2481
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GarryB wrote:The fitting of the Viper CFTs is better than that Fulcrum IFR contraption.
My comment is on the bad fitting not the utility of the fairing itself (which arguably is required).
That looks awful... what is that variant called? F-16I.... I for Igor.... Dr Frankensteins humpbacked limping assistant?
In comparison a cheap simple bolt on IFR probe is more like a small wart... Cindy Crawford spring to mind... except in this case it is functional and stops her looking too pretty.
Viper CFTs are bolt on too.
They're pretty functional too, plus the plane can still refuel in-air.
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No flies on them there Russians. One could almost make a case that the Syrians/Russians/Kurds have suckered the US/Israel/Saudi into their actions over the past 12 months of this conflict. Classic Sun Tzu/Judo move, note an enemy need or move (get rid of ISIS/keep a foothold in NE Syria) that is preferably so strong that they can't think about much else and help it on its way.
How about the second para, my highlight? Where does the US fit into that?
YPG General Commander Sipan Hemo met with representatives of the Russian military including General Eugeny of the Russian military group in Syria. According to the Russian side, the Russian Aerospace Forces have conducted 627 combat sorties and destroyed over 1,450 ISIS targets supporting operations of the YPG and local tribal forces against the terrorist group.
The sides has a joint operation room in Salhiya in order to coordinate efforts of the Russians, the YPG and tribal forces against ISIS. The Russians also provide assistance in establishing a committee, which will be responsible for restoring peaceful life in the eastern part of the province of Deir Ezzor. Russia is also working on the issues of aid deliveries to the area.
From South Front
Then we have the comments that Silo, the ex SDF spokesman made on Turkish TV a couple of days ago. No wonder the SAA didn't do much on the east bank of the Euphrates after building that bridge.
When he was asked about the real goals of the SDF attack in Deir Ezzor, Silo stressed that the SDF was not aiming the oil fields, but the Syrian-Iraqi border. According to the former SDF spokesman, the SDF and the US planned to captured the cities of Mayadin and al-Bukamal plus the entire border area to cut the Damascus government off Iraq. However, Silo said that the attack was a “failure”.
Moreover, Silo claimed that the SDF came under attack from the Russian Army and the SAA many times during its advance in Deir Ezzor, and that the US didn’t stop those attacks. Silo also confirmed that the SDF handed over many positions on the eastern bank of the Euphrates river to the Russian Army, including CONOCO gas facility.
“The US seeing that the regime is reaching those areas rapidly, mobilized the SDF. It requested from Sahin Cilo [YPG regional figure] to do this job [launch Deir Ezzor attack]. There is something that most people do not know … Many posts that were taken, were left to the Russians. Even CONICO gas plant and the surrounding oil fields were left to the Russians. When these transfers were made, the regime and the Russians did not advance further.” Silo said.
How about the second para, my highlight? Where does the US fit into that?
YPG General Commander Sipan Hemo met with representatives of the Russian military including General Eugeny of the Russian military group in Syria. According to the Russian side, the Russian Aerospace Forces have conducted 627 combat sorties and destroyed over 1,450 ISIS targets supporting operations of the YPG and local tribal forces against the terrorist group.
The sides has a joint operation room in Salhiya in order to coordinate efforts of the Russians, the YPG and tribal forces against ISIS. The Russians also provide assistance in establishing a committee, which will be responsible for restoring peaceful life in the eastern part of the province of Deir Ezzor. Russia is also working on the issues of aid deliveries to the area.
From South Front
Then we have the comments that Silo, the ex SDF spokesman made on Turkish TV a couple of days ago. No wonder the SAA didn't do much on the east bank of the Euphrates after building that bridge.
When he was asked about the real goals of the SDF attack in Deir Ezzor, Silo stressed that the SDF was not aiming the oil fields, but the Syrian-Iraqi border. According to the former SDF spokesman, the SDF and the US planned to captured the cities of Mayadin and al-Bukamal plus the entire border area to cut the Damascus government off Iraq. However, Silo said that the attack was a “failure”.
Moreover, Silo claimed that the SDF came under attack from the Russian Army and the SAA many times during its advance in Deir Ezzor, and that the US didn’t stop those attacks. Silo also confirmed that the SDF handed over many positions on the eastern bank of the Euphrates river to the Russian Army, including CONOCO gas facility.
“The US seeing that the regime is reaching those areas rapidly, mobilized the SDF. It requested from Sahin Cilo [YPG regional figure] to do this job [launch Deir Ezzor attack]. There is something that most people do not know … Many posts that were taken, were left to the Russians. Even CONICO gas plant and the surrounding oil fields were left to the Russians. When these transfers were made, the regime and the Russians did not advance further.” Silo said.
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Pretty interesting if confirmed
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They were at it again today. Not sure about the photo, different to the quality of any we have seen recently plus wings swept and para bombs.
Lucifuge Rofocale @rofoca_lucifuge
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Russian Mindef says Tu-22m3 bombers hit targets in Syria
Lucifuge Rofocale @rofoca_lucifuge
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Russian Mindef says Tu-22m3 bombers hit targets in Syria
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A-50 spotted in Latakia (Dec 5)
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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
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144
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The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
Cyberspec- Posts : 2904
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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
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144
Nice...
here's the video on YT
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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
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144
Nice...
here's the video on YT
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).
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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
https://twitter.com/warsmonitoring/status/938532503610118144
Very interesting...
One question for our resident Russians: is being a mental patient requirement for all branches of Russian Armed Forces or just for ones that involve aircraft?
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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.George1 wrote:The Russian General Staff announced the complete liberation of Syria from the terrorists IGIL
https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2990719.html
Why on earth do they do this?