Tag: Syria

Putin in Syria: Russian Air Force Working Closely With Syrian And Iranian Militaries In Attacks On Rebels

October 19, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: Russian jets continue to strike rebel positions near Aleppo and Homs, with signs today of close coordination with both the Syrian regime and Iran. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russian Airstrikes Targeting Hospitals, First In Idlib And Now In Aleppo 2015-10-19 16:54:48 Some of the […]

Putin in Syria: Regime And Iranian Forces Move On Aleppo, Supported By Russian Air Strikes

October 16, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: There are reports from both regime and rebel sources that a large offensive has been launched against Aleppo in the north of Syria, supported by the Russian Air Force. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Gazeta.ru Reports That Drone Downed by Turkey Is Likely New Secret […]

Putin in Syria: Large Blast East Of Russian Airbase In Latakia This Morning

October 15, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: A large blast was reported this morning in the hills east of the Hmeemeem airbase near Jableh, from which Russian jets are conducting operations. Some reports claim the blast was caused by a ballistic missile fired by rebels. Meanwhile the regime has redirected forces to assault rebel-held areas of the Homs province, supported […]

Putin in Syria: Russian Navy Denies That Aircraft Carrier Is Being Sent To Syrian Coast

October 14, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: The Russian Northern Fleet has denied reports in Russian media that the country’s only aircraft carrier, the ailing Admiral Kuznetsov, is being dispatched to the Syrian coast. Meanwhile, the Russian air force claims to have completed 41 sorties in Syria over the last day. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column […]

Putin in Syria: Shells Strike Russian Embassy In Damascus

October 13, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: Two shells struck the Russian embassy in Damascus this morning as a rally in support of Russia’s military intervention was under way. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Jabhat al-Nusra Call For Jihadists To Wage War On Russia In Caucasus 2015-10-13 15:18:56 AFP reports that Jabhat […]

Putin in Syria: Combined Russian-Regime Offensive Goes On, But Rebels Reportedly Make Gains Elsewhere

October 12, 2015

The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Combined Russian-Regime Offensive Goes On, But Rebels Reportedly Make Gains Elsewhere 2015-10-12 14:16:36 Russian jets have continued to pound rebel-held areas of the Hama, Idlib and Aleppo regions, aiding the Syrian regime in retaking the village of Atshat, north of Hama. State […]

Russia Update: FSB Claims to Have Foiled Plot by Syria-Trained Russian Terrorists

Russian intelligence claims to have foiled a plot by Russian terrorists trained in Syria to bomb public transport. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: –The Non-Hybrid War –Kashin Explains His […]

Putin in Syria: Refugee Camp In Idlib Province Struck With Cluster Munitions Last Night

October 9, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: There are reports this morning that Russian and Syrian regime forces conducted intense rocket barrages and air strikes on rebel-held areas of the Hama and Idlib provinces last night. Meanwhile ISIS has made advances in the Aleppo region in spite of Russia’s supposed air campaign against the group. The previous post in our […]

Putin in Syria: Regime Presses Attack In Hama Province, Supported By Russian Air Strikes

October 7, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: Syrian regime forces are now reported to be on the advance supported by intense Russian air strikes on a pocket of rebel-held territory in the Hama province. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. 43 People, Including 5 Women & 4 Children, Reportedly Killed Today In Syria […]

Putin in Syria: Russian Fighter Enters Turkish Airspace

October 5, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: The Turkish Foreign Ministry says that a Russian jet fighter entered Turkish airspace on October 3 before being intercepted by F-16s. Russian bombers have struck positions within several hundred metres of the border in recent days. The Russian air force continues to pound rebel-held areas in the Idlib, Hama and Homs provinces. The […]