Amid concerns raised by United States and Israel, Russia has deployed fighter jets to Syria. Satellite images revealed a deployment...
Satellite images revealed a deployment of four Sukhoi Su-27 fighters to Russian forward operating base setup in Latakia, Syria.
The fighters could also be the advanced Su-30SM variants, as they also sport a sky blue camouflage.
The image (above) were captured by Airbus Defense and Space built, Pleiades very high resolution satellite, operated by French CNES.
The image (above) were captured by Airbus Defense and Space built, Pleiades very high resolution satellite, operated by French CNES.
Russia says the deployment to Latakia, a strong hold of Syrian president Bashar Al Asad, is to fight Islamic State terrorists.
Earlier, Russia has deployed Mi-24 attack helicopters and Mi-17 transport helicopters and army tanks to the base, which has also been bolstered with SA-22 Pantsir anti aircraft systems.
Panstir S1 is a short range surface air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system, which can provide point air defense cover against UAVs, cruise missiles and helicopters.
Israel was quick to schedule a meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin to avoid any confrontation with the Russian anti aircraft systems deployed, during a possible Israeli air strike.
More than 15 flights of Russian Antonov An-124 heavy lift cargo planes have been recorded to Syria, carrying weapons and humanitarian aid.
More than 15 flights of Russian Antonov An-124 heavy lift cargo planes have been recorded to Syria, carrying weapons and humanitarian aid.
