Russian operation in Syria
Find the news and articles on the Russian operation in Syria. Following an official request from the Syrian government, Russia intervened in the Syrian civil war in September 2015, successfully aiding the Assad regime in its power-shift from defense to offense. Follow RT to get the news and details of the course of the operation launched by Russian government. Russian military forces’ main targets were rebel and jihadist groups, including Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces, Al-Nusra Front and the Army of Conquest. Follow RT for the news stories on the terrorist and militant groups prevailing in Syria. The major advantages of the operation carried out by Russia were recapturing Palmyra, retaking the city of Aleppo, breaking the three-year-long siege of Deir ez-Zor, and establishing full control there by the end of 2017. Visit RT.com to read the information about these and other successful actions taken by Russian troops.
- Russia’s operation in Syria 5 years on: A military success, sure, but how to convert this into long-term political outcomes?
September 30 marks five years since Russia launched its first air strikes against terrorist targets in Syria. So, what are the political and strategic outcomes of the military campaign?Sep 30, 2020 16:59 - Russian major general killed, two servicemen injured in roadside bomb attack in SyriaA senior Russian military adviser with the rank of major general has been killed in an attack in Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor province, the Defense Ministry has confirmed. Two more Russian servicemen were injured in the incident.Aug 18, 2020 16:11Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Russian and Turkish military conduct patrol on new route towards Syria’s Idlib provinceA new route has been charted on the map of patrols conducted by Russian and Turkish service personnel in Syria, according to Aleksandr Shcherbitsky, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria. “For the...Jun 11, 2020 11:32Newsline
- US anti-ISIS chief says his goal in Syria is to create a ‘quagmire’ for Russia, not battle terrorismJames Jeffrey, the US special envoy for Syria and defeating the Islamic State, has made quite a frank confession of how he sees his job and that of US troops there: to create a new Vietnam or Afghanistan for Moscow.May 13, 2020 01:26World News
- Russia sends cargo ship with military ambulances toward Syria after virus outbreak – reportA cargo ship operated by the Russian Navy passed through Turkey’s Bosphorus strait en route to Syria on Tuesday loaded with ambulances, Reuters said. The Dvinitsa-50 ship, part of Russia’s auxiliary fleet, was reportedly carrying at...Mar 25, 2020 09:11Newsline
- Turkey, Russia agree on details of Idlib ceasefire, joint patrols to begin on Sunday – AnkaraTurkey and Russia have agreed on the details of a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib region after four days of talks in Ankara, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Friday. Joint patrols along a key highway will begin on Sunday as planned, Reuters...Mar 13, 2020 13:21Newsline
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