Russian
Air Force destroys ISIS command center, training camp
RT,
2
October, 2015
On
Thursday, Russian warplanes stationed in Syria attacked a terrorist
training camp and a command center, taking it out with a precision
strike launched form an altitude of over 5,000 meters, the Russian
Defense Ministry reported.
The
airstrike was one of a dozen conducted by Russia in Syria on Thursday
during 18 sorties, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the ministry
spokesman, told journalists. Advanced Sukhoi Su-25 and Su-34s were
used for strikes.
“The
targeting systems of those planes allows for hitting ground targets
with absolute precision, which was proven yesterday during combat
missions targeting ISIS infrastructure," he
said. "We
can use this type of aircraft to deliver strikes anywhere in Syria."
Overnight,
the Russian Air Force conducted 10 sorties and hit seven targets in
Syria, Konashenkov said. Over the 24 hours the planes bombed a
field camp in Aleppo province, a logistics center in Idlib province
and a command point at a fortified facility in Hama province.
The
general reiterated calls to take with a grain of salt reports of
alleged Russian strikes on residential areas and targets not
belonging to terrorist groups coming from some sources in Syria.
“Those
sensationalized fakes are complete nonsense and have no factual basis
and do not merit any discussions," he
said. "They
were prepared even before the operation started."
Russia
started airstrikes on terrorist targets in Syria on Wednesday at the
request of President Bashar Assad’s government. The goal is to
provide air support for Syrian troops fighting Islamic State.
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Russian air strikes destroy ISIS bomb factory, command centers –
Defense Ministry
RT,
2
October, 2015
Russian
jets have performed 14 combats flights, conducting six pinpoint
airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday,
according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.
“During
the day, the Russian aviation group continued conducting pinpoint
airstrikes against the infrastructure of the IS group in
Syria,” Defense
Ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, said.
“Su-34,
Su-24-M and Su-25 planes performed 14 flights from Hmaimim air base,
during which six airstrikes against IS targets were conducted,” he dded.
In
the town of Maarrat Al-Nuuman in Idlib province, an Su-25 attack
aircraft completely brought down a large terrorist workshop, which
was producing bombs and improvised explosive devices.
A
nearby IS base, hosting weaponry and military vehicles was also
targeted, with ten pieces of military hardware, including several
APCs, was eliminated, the ministry said.
A
terrorist command center was destroyed by Su-24-M and Su-25 attack
aircrafts near the town of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib province.
In
the Al-Latamna district of Hama Governorate, guided air bombs
delivered from Su-34 bombers blew up a militant’s underground HQ,
the Defense Ministry said.
Su-25
aircraft also targeted two bunkers in the same area which had been
hosting Islamic State command centers and arm depots. According to
the ministry, munitions at one of the depots detonated and caused a
total destruction of the bunkers.
#SYRIA Two bunkers with command centres and depots at #HAMAH engaged by #Su25’s. Munitions detonated and caused total destruction
— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) 2 октября 2015
“The
targeting accuracy of the Russian air grouping in Syria was achieved
by the usage of aircraft within the reconnaissance-strike
complex,” the
Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
On
Thursday, the Defense Ministry had to address concerns sounded by the
Western politicians and media that Russian bombardment actually
targeted democratic Syrian opposition forces, instead of IS, and led
to civilian casualties.
The
ministry stressed that it’s after IS in Syria, adding that all
airstrikes are based on accurate intelligence data and take place
away from residential areas.
Russian
aviation has been carrying out airstrikes against Islamic State and
other terrorist groups in Syria since Wednesday.
The
operation performed at the request of Syrian President, Bashar Assad,
is designed to provide air support to the government troops, which is
struggling to contain the spread of jihadist militants in the
war-torn country.
As
he was explaining Moscow’s decision to get involved in Syria,
Vladimir Putin said that radicals from many countries, including
Russia, have flocked to Iraq and Syria to join the terrorist group.
They must be defeated so that they do not return home with battle
experience and ideology adopted in the war zone, the Russian
president stressed.
Syria conflict: Russia strikes 'will fuel extremism'
Members
of the US-led coalition against Islamic State have called on Russia
to cease air strikes they say are hitting the Syrian opposition and
civilians.
BBC,
2
October, 2015
In
a statement,
the US, UK, Turkey and other coalition members said they would "only
fuel more extremism".
Russia,
which according to witnesses launched fresh strikes on Friday, says
it is targeting Islamic State (IS).
Meanwhile,
reports say IS fighters have attacked a government airbase in eastern
Syria.
Reports
from the area, near the IS-controlled city of Deir al-Zour, speak of
loud explosions, heavy clashes and government fighter jets circling
in the sky.
A
senior Russian official says the air strikes could last for three to
four months.
Alexei
Pushkov, the head of the foreign affairs committee in Russia's
parliament, added that the US had only "pretended" to bomb
IS and promised that Russia's campaign would be much more effective.
I will post other news and analysis elsewhere but leave with this
Someone let the cat out of the bag!
I just recorded CNN blundering BIG TIME!.. they leaked 'The US and ISIS are working together' in Syria. I couldn't believe that this got past their censorship department..it's all coming apart before your very eyes.
Posted by John Joseph Hanna on Wednesday, 30 September 2015
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