FILE PHOTO: Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft before departing for its permanent base in Russia from Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. © Vadim Grishankin / Sputnik
On September 5, a new wave of Russian airstrikes targeted militants’ positions in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
The airstrikes hit the following areas:
- The town of al-Bara in the southern countryside of Idlib;
- The towns of Kafryadin and Sheikh Sndian in the western countryside of Idlib;
- The town of Kabani in the northern countryside of Lattakia.
One of the airstrikes hit a target located right next to an observation post of the Turkish military in the outskirts of al-Bara.
مجند تركي 🇹🇷 يقوم بتوثيق القصف الروسي 🇷🇺 على جبل الزاوية 🇸🇾. pic.twitter.com/XBlNkeamnI
— # (@A_MQQ) September 5, 2021
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غارات من الطيران الحربي الروسي وقصف براجمات الصواريخ قرب النقطة #التركية في قرية البارة واطراف قرية كنصفرة جنوب ادلب pic.twitter.com/bZZiUrysPY— انس المعراوي (@anasanas84) September 5, 2021
غارات جوية من الطيران #الروسي يستهدف محيط قرية #كنصفرة جنوب #إدلب
قصف صاروخي يستهدف بلدتي #كنصفرة و #البارة في #جبل_الزاوية مع تحليق مكثف لطيران الاستطلاع في الأجواء
اللهم سلم اللهم سلم pic.twitter.com/vhQ0VcFQDQ
— الشام الجريحة 🥀💔 (@llllllllmalllll) September 5, 2021
استهداف احد اوكار الارهاب بمحيط جبل الزاوية في ريف ادلب. pic.twitter.com/cDSByrcj45
— محمد يونس (@FdJJCtfPMhSmmHw) September 5, 2021
Sources affiliated with al-Qaeda-linked Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib, claimed that the Russian airstrikes were a response to an incident that took place in the early morning.
According to the sources, HTS’s special forces and snipers killed three soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army elite 25th Special Forces Division and a Russian service member who attempted to infiltrate the frontline near the town of Ma’arat Muakhas in the southern countryside of Idlib.
These claims appear to be nothing more than propaganda as they were not confirmed by any credible news source in Greater Idlib.
The situation in Greater Idlib remains unstable. Russian warplanes have been bombing the area for more than two weeks now. Yet, HTS and its allies continue to launch attacks in violation of the ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Russia and Turkey on 5 March 2020.
One problem with Russia is that they I guess prior inform Turkey thugs before target any area. There is only material damage no casualties reported.
Condolences to the fallen wahabimossad and CIAisis operators.
May they rest in pieces…
Close ain’t good enough.
The vermin cockroaches must be eliminated, they are blight to humanity.
If Russia and Turkey fight alone, Turkey has no chance. But Turkey can have many allies. Some of them are ok with both countries like Kazakhstan or Azerbaijan but these nations will support Turkey. Sisi’s Egypt is with Russia so another case is closed. Turkey can get help from Pakistan, Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia but still if India and France come to the help of Russia and China the same then they are done.
In a conventional war between Turkish and Russian forces in Syria, you bet your last buck that Turkey will emerge victorious. Here’s why:
First, no country will help Russia unless Turkey attacks Russian home-soil and provokes the CSTO to act. But this is unlikely to happen as Russia will refrain from attacking Turkish home-soil for fear of triggering article 5 of NATO. But even without NATO, there’s Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Qatar to think of. These three will militarily get involved against Russia. No Arab country will help Russia, including Egypt. Sisi is to scared of any kind of military engagement because it’ll weaken his hold on power (which is pretty fragile despite the strongman show). About half of CSTO members are Muslims and have good relations with Turkey. Their populations won’t tolerate the government waging war on Turkey, and any support they give Russia won’t be for long. China, India, and France will have nothing to do with a war provoked by Russia’s imperialistic ambitions. Iran will be neutral. In fact, the Mullahs are really hating Putin’s guts right now. If you listened to the leaked recording which Zarif apologized for, you’ll see that Iran and Russia are not allies but competitors taking advantage of each other. Israeli aristrikes and the recent Assad/America oil deal is the latest in a string of signs showing the Russian-Iranian split.
The most important reason why Turkey will defeat Russian forces in Syria is because of the qualitatively better armament that Turkey wields. Secondly, unlike the U.S, Russia has a limited capability to strike from long ranges. Once it’s airbases in Syria are taken out by precision missiles and drones, Russian forces will have only their anti-aircraft and missile forces to survive a possible Turkish onslaught. Russian jets can only last a few hours in the air and they have to land to refuel and re-arm. Without such airfields, they are fucked. Turkish drones on the other hand can last for 24 hours 45 minutes. That’s a very long time to strike thousands of targets throughout Syria. Ankinci can carry up to 24 missiles at once, enough to obliterate an entire convoy or a large military base. Bayraktar TB2 can carry four missiles, but they can also be used as surveillance drones to designate targets on the ground for Turkish missile forces. So, they can get busy all day designating targets for the Turkish F-16, missile, drone, and naval forces who can all hit targets designated by the TB2 and other surveillance drones. There’s also the swarm drones to think of. They are extremely small and carry 5 kg bombs. They have a range of 150 km and can attack in a swarm of 20 at once. Russia currently has no effective defense against the bigger drones let alone the smaller ones.
Turkish pilots are also more competent than their Russian counterparts. In 2015, they shot down a Russian plane without even leaving Turkish airspace. In 2020, they shot down three planes of Russian-trained Syrian pilots, also without leaving Turkish airspace. Supported by drones, these pilots will be even more deadly.
What Russia will do is try to take out drone bases and airfields with missiles. But because Turkey’s drones can land on even a slim tarred road, it’ll be difficult to ground them by attacking their traditional bases. Drones also don’t need such huge infrastructure as conventional planes and they can be easily hidden in tiny strips of land – especially the small Bayraktar TB2. So it means Russia can launch hundreds of missiles against drone bases and airfields but still see dozens of Turkish drones flying. The missile launchers themselves will be vulnerable to Bayraktar’s prying eyes from the sky and a good number will be taken out before they even have a chance to fire.
By now, Turkey must know the location of Russian forces in Syria and you’ll be surprised how quickly they neutralize these forces should hostilities ensue. These facts analysed above is the reason why Russia stopped its military operation to take Idlib.
I know. Turkey will have the support of Turkic, Iranian, Caucasian, Berber and Sudanic nations. But Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia will support Russia. Russia will get support by China, France and India also. Russia has superior army to Turkey and even to US. They have the best army in the world but they also have many enemies. Turkey has many enemies but also many more friends. Can you send me what Zarif said? I know that Iran will break with Russia and Syria. It is prophecised in the Bible also.
U r a cunt writing shit from your jewshit head
Al.nusrah apologist. It is HTS that violates the ceasefire, as the russians documented over and over. Its not our fault your illeterate or blind and cant see that fact.
What can one expect from a terrorist supporter a anyways.
Pathetic turk workiing for zion.
I’m not an apologist for anyone. I’m only objectively analyzing bitter facts for you and your moronic pals on here who prefer cheer-leading to critical analysis. This is why you can only reply with random accusations of apologist, terrorists, al-nusra, and other such bullshit. Why don’t you bring logical reason to dispel any of my claims you disagree with? The Russian military is simply not strong enough to support Putin’s hegemonic ambitions. Turkey is just too big for them. Putin almost begged Erdogan not to sell TB2 drones to Ukraine. If Ukraine had the drones it has now, thousands of Russian forces would have been slaughtered back in 2014. And even if Russia managed to take Crimea, it’ll come at a huge cost in blood and treasure. The big advantage of drones is that they can take off and land on a small strip of road. In fact, they can be landed on a rough terrain without much worry about personnel injury or cost due to damage. This makes them to be easily hidden and to take bigger risks than your Su-35. Unlike Russian planes, drones are expendable and cost a tiny fraction of an Su-35. So, get used to the fact that your anti-air defenses has been effectively bridged. See how Russian forces looked on in shock and awe as Turkish drones massacred their allies in Syria last year. LOL. It was pretty funny to suddenly abandon the SAA in the heat of conflict. Imagine what would remain of the SAA if the attacks lasted a few more days instead of just 3 days.
And don’t forget, Baykar is coming up with even more badass drone designs that will introduce new challenges to Russian engineers apart from the current challenge of Bayraktar TB2. For example, the next wave of Turkish drones will be able to pick targets and destroy it on their own without any human intervention. This will make them more effective and free of human error. They will also have ranges of several thousand kilometres.
Your era of dominating the Muslim world is fast coming to an end. Turkey has only three main defense goals to accomplish: Reliable engine for fighterjets and tanks, long-range anti-aircraft systems, and a third technology which I can’t remember now. But all three are nearing completion and will be wrapped up before 2027. This is why Erdogan said in 5 years from now, Turkey will have eliminated its reliance on foreign weapons. Right now, Turkey produces 80% of its defense needs domestically. It’ll be 100% by 2027. Then what happens? Just read on:
Erdogan will fully arm the Turkish military and prepare the Turkish economy for international sanctions, because Turkey is going to rapidly build a nuclear arsenal. Economy is the biggest challenge. However, the West relies on oil supplies from the Muslim world. Europe is particularly vulnerable. If the Middle Eastern puppets ally with the West (thus obey Western sanctions on Turkey), then Turkey will join hands with Iran to destabilize and overthrow these fragile regimes. This will disrupt oil supplies and throw Europe into an economic crisis. The Bosporus straits will also be closed and ships will be forced to use the Istanbul canal at a fee. Turkey’s allies can also get all the weapons they need from Turkey. Plus, Turkey will also militarily protect its economic interests throughout the Middle East and beyond by protecting its allied governments in these countries.
THIS IS WHAT IS COMING TO YOU RUSKY MORONS: A NUCLEAR-ARMED TURKEY BEFORE 2035
A cunt who thinks too much of herself
“Are Russian attacks not a violation of the ceasefire?”
Of course not, what a retarded question… No need to read the read the rest of your moronic, jihadist garbage you braindead terrorist piece of shit.
You can, but you won’t – because the consequences would be millions of Russians dead from chemical and nuclear weapons attacks. Russia as a country will end because your population centers will be no more.
If you are going to defeat Turkey, it’ll be conventional, not nuclear. Unfortunately for you, Russia’s soviet military hardware is mostly junk now. Drones have broken the backbone of your much celebrated next-generation anti-aircraft systems. The next war you fight with Ukraine will lead to thousands of dead Ruskies and their allies – just from drones.
By the way, Turkey is on track to develop it’s nukes. So much is happening between the close allies Turkey and Pakistan. There are already centrifuges in Turkey, and nuclear fuel can easily be shipped from Pakistan. No need enriching it in Turkey – at least for now.
Oh, blah, blah, blah, you idiot, Putin damn near strangled Turkey with a couple sanction’s, in about six week’s for shooting down the fighter-bomber, and the rescue chopper that arrived for the pilot, and killing the pilot, and the chopper crew.
Erdogan came to the Kremlin begging Putin to relent.
Unlike his Western partner’s, Putin is not a vindictive bitch, and did indeed relent. Lifting the couple sanction’s Russia had placed on Turkey just six week’s earlier. Just a couple sanction’s, you fop ! Imagine what sending a couple Spetsnatz to Turkey might do, in a day, or two.
US Government made it crystal clear to Erdogan if he got his ass in a jam with his loose cannon way’s, there would be zero NATO response. You didn’t get the memo ?
Currently US Government has chosen to pursue it’s ever popular “regime change” initiative’s in Turkey, and has named the Sultan a participant. You didn’t get this memo, either ?
Turkey has just about the proverbial snowball’s chance in Hell of prevailing in any conflict with Russia, even if it’s just naked Twister. (An ‘Merican kid’s game. adult version) Erdogan isn’t so stupid as to pick a fight with the country Turkey need’s far more than Russia need’s Turkey. It’s apparent you’re overqualified in stupid, and given to lengthy, albeit boring, meaningless rant’s that make no statement at all, while showcasing your idiocy, and general all round weak character.
Your bullshit can be dismissed with one single fact: Turkey bombed hell out of Syrian forces in February/March 2020, killing hundreds and destroying hundreds of millions worth of war machines. Russia didn’t even lift a finger to protect Assad’s forces. Turkey didn’t run to NATO or the U.S for assistance. It single-handedly stopped the attempted invasion of Idlib and imposed prohibitive costs on Russia and it allies all in a less than 1 week. That does not look like the actions of a country afraid of Russia does it?
Secondly, if you want to get an idea about what it’ll mean for your fuckedup spetznatz forces to land in Turkey, read up on Gallipoli and how it ended for the Ruskies. Turkey has not been invaded in more than 500 years despite trials to do so. Look upon the Turks as the European version of the Taliban.
We aren’t talking about sanctions but what Russia can achieve militarily against Turkey in Syria. Even Turkey’s drone force alone will take out much of Russia’s military assets in Syria let alone in combination with the Air, Naval, Land, and Missile forces. You must be delusional to think Russia will come to Turkey’s backyard and win a shooting war. Your soviet junk lacks range and defenses against most Turkish airborne weapons.
Well said bravo 👏
Turkey is an invasive state like the US UK and EU.
Oh, my what an ego.
Maybe Russia doesn’t need Iran, but it has Iran anyway. Iran is strong, a loyal, reliable ally. Everyone need’s an Iran watching their back, regardless how big, and tough they think they are.
A foolish statement you made.
We have to look for 1 month and but all the toilet paper available, to clean up what you just deposited here