Tag: Russian withdrawal from Syria

Despite ‘Withdrawal’ Russians Continue To Fight And Die In Syria

March 23, 2016

This month has seen President Vladimir Putin announcing the withdrawal of the “main part” of the Russian military deployment in Syria and confirming the deaths of five servicemen during the campaign that began on September 30, with the death of another reported independently. But while the Kremlin is presenting this as “mission accomplished,” the military operation is […]

Russian Jets Pulling Out Of Syria, But It Seems New Helicopters Are Just Arriving

March 16, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russian Jets Pulling Out Of Syria, But It Seems New Helicopters Are Just Arriving 2016-03-16 19:57:46 As we have been reporting for days now, Russia has begun withdrawal of its fixed-wing aircraft from Syria. Reuters has posted this video, released […]

Russian Air Force Begins Withdrawal From Syria, But Will Keep ‘Striking Terrorist Targets’

March 15, 2016

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. “Russia is Leaving Syria in Order to Stay” – How The Russian Media Views Today’s News 2016-03-15 17:29:02 There has been a lot of analysis and speculation around President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he is withdrawing Russian forces from Syria. […]