Contents tagged with Syria
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Putin: foreign countries attempted to prevent Russia's military operation in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club that some foreign partners tried to prevent the beginning of the Russian military operation in Syria.
"Some foreign partners, with whom we work in the international arena, tried to interfere, and to impede[the operations of the Russian Armed Forces]," said Putin.
The Russian President recalled that the decision to start the operation was made in 2015 and was discussed at the session of the Valdai Club. …
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Russia tests S-500 missile systems in Syria
Tests of the S-500 Prometey Air Defense system took place in Syria, reports the newspaper Izvestia, citing sources in the Russian Defense Ministry, as well as Russian defense industry.
As noted, the testing of the system was successful. During the test, personnel found several problems in the equipment, but quickly fixed it.
"Syria is the perfect place for such tests because the temperature is always high and there is a lot of dust," said former deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Air …
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Israeli military intelligence: Nasrallah is playing with fire
Brigadier General Dror Shalom, head of the Research Division of Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate (“Aman”), told Israel Hayom in an interview that Israel has entered a “dangerous cycle” with Iran.
“We are in a far more complex reality than before, and it is only getting worse,” the head of research observed. According to him, Tehran only needs two years to build nuclear bombs. “The processes they are doing now enable them to strengthen their muscles, such that when they do decide, it …
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8300 civilians killed by Russian air raids since the beginning of Syrian war
As a result of Russian air raids in Syria, which began four years ago, nearly 8,300 civilians have been killed, including about 2,000 children, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported.
According to the Syrian human rights activists, during the same period, Russian air raids resulted in the deaths of around 5,500 rebel fighters and around 5,200 jihadist militants. This means that civilian casualties account for more than 40% of the deaths, the report notes.
Russia …
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Media: Israel behind new paramilitary force in Syria
Arab media outlets reported that a new paramilitary force is being created in southern Syria called the Southern Army. The new paramilitary force is supported and funded by the countries of the Middle East, and its goal is "to counter Iranian influence in the region."
The media "give contradictory reports about the nature, strength, and weapons of the new army," reports Lebanese newspaper Al Modon.
"The task of the militia is to expel the Iranians from Syria by conducting military operations …
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Russia sends new batch of weapons to Syria as Assad's army prepares for offensive
Russia has sent additional military equipment to Syria. According to the blogger Yörük Işık, a Russian cargo ship carrying military equipment has already passed through the Bosphorus Strait .
It is not reported what kind of weapons are on the cargo ship. Experts note that Russia usually sends new weapons to Syria before large operations by Assad's army.
Bashar al-Assad's army is currently preparing for an offensive in the area of Latakia and the al-Ghab Plain. The Syrian government's army …
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Two Russian submarines arrive at naval base in Syria
Two Russian submarines and two warships are currently stationed at the Russian Navy base in the Syrian port of Tartus, reports Russian Defense Ministry.
"Yesterday, the submarine, which had been performing tasks at sea for three weeks, docked in Tartus, and the crew is resting in the Tartus base," reports Interfax news agency quoting the Navy Commander Sergei Tronev.
He noted that the second submarine, having filled up stocks, prepares for going out to the sea. According to Tronev, three …
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US slaps sanctions on company supplying jet fuel to Russian forces in Syria
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the Moscow-based company Maritime Assistance LLC and three Russians for involvement in a scheme to ship aviation kerosene to Syria. US intelligence believes that the fuel is being used to fill the Russian aircraft used to attack opponents of the Assad regime.
“The FBI is proud to have been a part of the team that unraveled this complicated scheme that supplied fuel for Russian jet fighters supporting Assad’s regime,” said FBI spokesperson …
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Russia expands Khmeimim airbase in Syria to accommodate more planes
Russia’s Khmeimim airbase in Syria can accommodate only 30 warplanes and helicopters but after the expansion is complete it will be able to accommodate more aircraft, reports the Russian TASS news agency with reference to a military representative from the Khmeimim airbase.
“The second runway is being upgraded. It will increase its capabilities. New hangars have been built to store the aircraft and protect the planes against possible drone attacks, as well as from rain and direct sunlight”, …
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Israeli reconnaissance plane approaches Russian naval base in Syria
An Israeli military reconnaissance aircraft was seen flying 60-65 kilometers near the military base of the Russian Navy base in the Syrian port of Tartus, reports Avia.pro news outlet with reference to ADS-B Exchange air traffic monitoring service. This is the first time that the Israeli plane came so close to the Russian naval base.
According to Avia.pro, the plane was most likely interested in air defense systems, including the Russian S-300 missile systems, which provide security from the …