Levant crisis - III

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 15 May 2018 21:46

CHINA LOOKS FOR NEW WAYS TO HELP RUSSIA IN SYRIA AS U.S. BACKS ISRAEL AGAINST IRAN

China is looking to expand its support for Russia in Syria's prolonged civil war as regional powers Israel and Iran escalate a long-running feud that threatens to further destabilize the war-ravaged country.

Chinese Special Envoy for Syria Xie Xiaoyan told Russian state media on Sunday that he saw opportunities to expand China's role in Syria, where Russia is helping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad overcome rebels and jihadis in the wake of an attempted 2011 uprising backed by the West, Turkey and Arab gulf states. While China has not played a significant military part in the seven-year conflict, it has supported Moscow and Assad diplomatically and begun to invest heavily in the reconstruction of Syria.

"The relations between China and Russia imply a sweeping strategic partnership and collaboration. We are constantly in touch and conduct consultations. Each side contributes to the Syrian problem's settlement," Xie said, adding that there was "huge space" for further cooperation, according to the state-run Tass Russian News Agency.

"I assume that both sides should continue assuming efforts in such areas as protection of the ceasefire regime, a responsible ceasefire resolution compliance, promotion of the political process, as well as regarding the issues of postwar recovery," said Xie.

habal · Post by **habal** » 15 May 2018 22:47

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 19 May 2018 15:53

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Russia's envoy to Syria : "US, Turkey, Iran and Hezbollah should withdraw from Syria

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 19 May 2018 15:57

Really nice pictures of Allepo

The peaceful life of Aleppo

https://fotografersha.livejournal.com/988478.html

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 19 May 2018 20:26

The remains of an #Israel/i Iron Dome missiles seeker which landed near a #Syria/n position in #AlQunityra Countryside

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 19 May 2018 22:11

http://www.theamericanconservative.com/ ... the-golan/

syrians are said to have fired 55 grad type rockets onto israeli OP and EW posts in the golan heights

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 20 May 2018 14:33

various militias and paramils will now be gone with the war winding down and hardly any rebel enclaves left anymore other than daraa and yarmouk camp(which is being attacked)

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The NDF is about to be dissolved, the process will begin within weeks supposedly

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 20 May 2018 21:11

the battle of yarmouk camp is over. the remainder ISIS will be sent to the desert in 2 batches of bus trips.

the main highway damascus-homs has also reopened after many years as the northern homs rastan pocket took the green bus.

this leaves only daraa in the south and idlib in the north. idlib now seems to be a turkish protectorate with the sultan promising to manage the assorted bandits there. some parts like al ghab plains and jisr al shugour might be taken by syrians with turkish concurrence to better secure the coast.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 20 May 2018 22:11

http://www.moonofalabama.org/2018/05/sy ... eline.html

analysis of the upcoming fight in daraa and makes a point we already know logically - without building up c3i, pantsyr and buk lower tier weapons, just dropping in a S300 system or two will not be useful for the syrians.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 20 May 2018 22:22

took a while but i found a pic of how the pantsyr is reloaded. looks like the system has 4 x 3round wine bottle racks of missiles and rack can elevate or depress on its own. its likely prefilled "clips" of 3 tubes could be lowered by the crane into its frame or single tubes which would take much longer for 12 tubes. the 3 round mag strategy can probably be done in under 30 mins if a reload vehicle is on standby at a hiding site.
on exercises in russia, pix show 6-10 of these vehicles march together carrying 12 each....perhaps thats show russia AD regiments organize. there would be comms, 3D radar, metereology, EW, commander and reload & repair vehicles

they have also put the system on a towed snow cat tracked trailer for arctic use as also the Tor.

to cover reload times as trucks move offsite and offline, others in same vicinity would need to take over, as with all SAM systems.

we would be using our trucked akash both on airbases and hidden in areas along ingress axes further away, with launchers spread out but cued by same C3I network to start targeting inbounds well before the inner layer of akash's engage.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 21 May 2018 09:32

Seems Panic in IS due to availability of Kornet-D with SAA with range of 10 km

Russian modernized "Cornets" terrified terrorists

https://vpk.name/news/215682_rossiiskie ... istov.html

The destroyed pickup belonging to the group "Jays al-Izza.

The militants of various terrorist groups operating in the north of Syria began spreading rumors about the Russian-made anti-tank missiles Kornet-D, which went into service with Syrian government troops. This is reported by the Telegram-channel Directorate 4, which monitors the activities of terrorists.

As the channel notes, as evidence of the use of the upgraded version of the ATGM, jihadists publish a photo of one of the destroyed pick-up trucks that belonged to the Jays al-Izza group. As a result of this attack, four members of the group were liquidated. At the same time, according to some sources, the impact of the car was caused from a distance of more than seven kilometers.

In addition, the militants report and other cases of attacks from a long distance, which they previously mistook for air strikes, writes Directorate 4.

"Cornet-D" - modernized version of the Russian ATGM "Cornet". The shooting range is up to 10 kilometers, armor penetration is 1.3 thousand millimeters behind the dynamic defense.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 21 May 2018 09:36

Singha , this is how they reload the Ammo and Missile on Pantsir

Y. Kanan · Post by **Y. Kanan** » 21 May 2018 10:57

UlanBatori wrote:KSA is sitting on a soosai vest here: even with news blackout, people will know now that Bin Salman is in the goat-shed with NutNYahoo, while herrowic Syrians and Iranians are emigrating to Houristan by the thousands on the front.

It's no risk for Saudi; the KSA public are mostly Wahabbi and hate the Shia as much as they hate the Jews. They'll happily watch heroic Syrians and Iranians getting pummeled.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 21 May 2018 21:36

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Historic Victory: #Damascus: The #SyrianArmy has completely liberated #Hajar_AlAswad and #Yarmouk Camp south of #Damascus: No more terrorists in Damascus or its countryside. People are celebrating.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 21 May 2018 21:36

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"#Russian and #Hasaka local sources: 4 US military helicopters conducted four sorties in the villages of al-Qeirawan, Haresat Sinjar, al-Ta'ef and aAbu Kabra, evacuating ISIL / Daesh terrorists to an unknown location. #Syria US proxy SDF assists. " Via @timand2037

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 21 May 2018 21:37

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#Damascus confirmed to #Tehran the "necessity to keep all forces in #Syria until all occupation forces, i.e. #USA and #Turkey leave and when the central government decides".

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 21 May 2018 21:38

qassem suleimani lurking sround in iraq, visiting najaf shrine with PMU leader Abhu mahdi al muhandes , not paying heed to veiled threats from moqtada al sadr

https://twitter.com/ejmalrai/status/998272596192964608

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 21 May 2018 21:39

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) elite Tiger Forces division has been given orders to redeploy from the northern countryside of the Homs Governorate to the southern provinces of Syria.

According to a military report, the Tiger Forces will lead the offensive to retake the rebel-held areas in the Dara’a and Al-Quneitra governorates.

The Tiger Forces will be fighting alongside the 4th Mechanized Division and Republican Guard troops that were recently taking part in the battle for southern Damascus.

With Damascus and Homs secured, the Syrian Army can now concentrate on southern Syria for the first time since the arrival of the Russian military in late September of 2015.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 21 May 2018 23:14

US anti-tank missiles found at former Al-Nusra facility in Syria – Russian MoD (VIDEO)

https://www.rt.com/news/427297-russia-syria-tow-us/

There is so many Gas Mask shown in the video were these terrorsit excpted them to be gassed by SAA ?

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 22 May 2018 06:51

Pompeoji has threatend to crush iran through sanctions

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 22 May 2018 08:17

Washington (CNN)Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea that it could end up like Libya if it fails to make a nuclear deal with the United States.

"There was some talk about the Libyan model last week, and you know, as the President made clear, this will only end like the Libyan model ended if Kim Jong Un doesn't make a deal," Pence said in an interview that aired Monday evening on Fox News.
When it was noted that the comparison could be interpreted as a threat, Pence replied: "Well, I think it's more of a fact."
President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton's comment that the Trump administration is looking at invoking Libya as an example on how to conduct a potential nuclear agreement with North Korea was met with concern from the Kim regime.
A North Korean official said Bolton's comments were indicative of an "awfully sinister move" to imperil the Kim regime.
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi agreed to abandon his nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief in the early 2000s. Within years, Gadhafi was overthrown and killed by rebels backed by Washington.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 22 May 2018 09:36

It is better for Noko and Iran to fight a war rather then get sanctioned and end up being Libya or Iraq, Any fight in ME and Korean region will cause maxium destruction of Economy and Military

Philip · Post by **Philip** » 22 May 2018 18:25

Is Pence spewing fumes from his nether orifice or what?
No better way ghan to scupper the talks.I would advise "Stumpy" to hit the pause button as he plans to blow up his N-testing site in a grand gesture of peace not Pence!

We've coined a new meaning for the word that describes a coin in the dictionary! "Pence", the opposite of "Peace".

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 22 May 2018 18:32

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – The Russian military unleashed their wrath over the Idlib Governorate, tonight, targeting several areas controlled by the jihadist rebels in the western part of the province.

According to a Syrian military source in Latakia, the Russian military began their attack by launching several airstrikes over Idlib city, Idlib Central Prison, Al-Mastouma, Ariha, and Sheikh ‘Ali.

Following the airstrikes, the source stated that the Russian Navy fired a number of cruise missiles towards these same areas in Idlib, resulting in several explosions.

The Russian assault was conducted in retaliation for militant attempt to attack the Hmaymim Airport with a drone earlier tonight

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 22 May 2018 18:33

Up to 106 military personnel were given aggravated life sentences for attempting a coup that killed 250 people in Turkey on July 15, 2016.

Investigations made by Turkish authorities revealed that the coup attempt was carried out by Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), which used infiltrators in the military to seize power.

Izmir was one of the critical locations, serving as “a base for logistics” for coup plotters, according to prosecutors who say that putschists coordinated travel of military units to other cities from military bases in the city.

Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city on the Aegean coast is home to several key military bases, including Çiğli, the air base where a team of putschists assigned to kill President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gathered.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 23 May 2018 12:02

The photos of USN warships made through the periscope of a Russian submarine (Oscar-II class) in autumn 2016 in the Mediterranean Sea.

December 28,2017. President Vladimir Putin and Counter Admiral Valery Varfolomeyev(commander of the 11th division of submarines of the Oscar class)at a ceremony to present state awards to the Russian service personnel who took part in the counter-terrorism operation in the Syria.

https://twitter.com/capt_navy/status/968039628350590976

habal · Post by **habal** » 23 May 2018 13:44

Damascus 2012

Damascus 2018

green : rebel controlled
red : govt controlled

habal · Post by **habal** » 23 May 2018 13:49

Russian Airbase In Syria Attacked By Drones Of “Unknown Origin”

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-05- ... own-origin

Russian military launches airstrikes, cruise missiles over Idlib after drone incident

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-russian/

habal · Post by **habal** » 23 May 2018 14:38

even syrian sheep are turning into guerilla

2 US soldiers were killed in a traffic accident involving sheep while their convoy was heading to an US base in East Syria.

A traffic accident near Rakbbah town on the Hasakah -Tal_Tamr highway, which resulted in destruction of 3 American military vehicles and killing of 3 American soldiers.

now I understand why they say assad is an animal ..

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 23 May 2018 21:44

tiger forces and repub guard are moving south to finish off these green enclaves on both sides of daraa
the big green splash in east is the famed Al Tanf enclave occupied by the US

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 24 May 2018 09:16

A counter-sabotage ship of the Russian Navy is sent to the coast of Syria
05/24/2018 0:14:37

Istanbul. 24 May. Interfax - The S-433 anti-sabotage ship of the Black Sea Fleet on Wednesday proceeded through the Black Sea straits into the Mediterranean Sea, heading for Syria, Istanbul Internet portals reported publishing photographs of its passage through the Bosporus Strait.

According to the Russian classification, the anti-sabotage boat of project 21980 Grachonok is designed to protect water areas of naval bases of the Russian Navy, to combat sabotage and terrorist forces and assets in the basins of the basing points and close approaches to them.

On Wednesday, also through the Black Sea straits in the Mediterranean, the rescue marine tug of the Black Sea Fleet "Shakhter" proceeded.

In addition, on Wednesday a large amphibious ship of the Russian Navy Nikolai Filchenkov entered the Mediterranean. According to the Istanbul websites, the Black Sea Fleet's combat ship Nikolai Filchenkov is going to the Syrian port of Tartus, where the logistics base of the Russian Navy is located in the Mediterranean.

According to foreign media reports, the BDK and vessels of the Russian Navy auxiliary fleet, as well as chartered vessels, participate in an operation called the Syrian Express to deliver cargo to the Russian air group at the Khmeimim air base, the logistics base of the Navy in Tartus and the Syrian government army.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 24 May 2018 09:23

al masdar news

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) will lead the upcoming southern Syria offensive, despite reports from pro-opposition accounts regarding a Hezbollah-Iranian build-up.

According to a military source in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Division and Tiger Forces will take the lead in the first phase of the Dara’a Governorate offensive.

The source added that the Syrian and Russian military commands are focused on reconciliation and do not want the Israeli forces to get involved in any of the upcoming battles.

The large amount of Syrian soldiers heading to southern Syria will also be enough for this upcoming offensive, as they are no longer tied up in Homs and Damascus.

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 24 May 2018 09:27

Found a small video on Project 21980 Grachonok-class Anti-Sabotage Boat which they are deploying in Syria

Austin · Post by **Austin** » 24 May 2018 22:42

http://militarywatchmagazine.com/read.php?my_data=70632

American Raptors based in the United Arab Emirates have flown a number of sorties into Syrian airspace, both as a show of force in response to the Russian military presence in the country and to strike targets of Islamist insurgent groups. Prominent figures in the U.S. Air Force leadership have noted that deploying the F-22 for combat operations to the country, where Russia has deployed extensive surveillance equipment including some of its most advanced air defence radar systems capable, has seriously undermined the platform’s viability by providing Moscow with valuable intelligence on the aircraft. U.S. Air Force Lt. General VeraLinn Jamieson stated to this effect: "The skies over Iraq and specifically Syria have really just been a treasure trove for them to see how we operate. Our adversaries are watching us, they're learning from us... Russia has gained invaluable insights and information with operating in a contested airspace alongside of us in Syria." The secrecy of the elite fifth generation fighter’s manoeuvres, radar evading systems and weapons deployment were lost - a major blow to the effectiveness of the air superiority fighter. Russia was able to test the limits of the Raptor’s stealth, learn how the platform was designed to operate and better develop countermeasures against the F-22. It could potentially even use this information to incorporate successful aspects of the design onto its own next generation fighter.

Considering the magnitude of the loss which resulted from deploying the F-22 for combat operations to Syria, and the ‘treasure trove of information’ provided to America’s adversaries, deployment of the F-35 for combat operations to the very same warzone just months later remains highly unlikely. Radar systems from Russian S-300V and S-400 air defence systems are able to cover all of Israeli and Lebanese airspace and the vast majority of Syria itself. Flying the F-35 on combat missions over this area would inevitably provide Russia with valuable information regarding the fighter’s capabilities. Iranian air defence systems are also reportedly active in the region, and the chance to test anti stealth measures against the F-35 could well prove a major asset for Tehran - arguably outweighing the losses incurred from Israeli airstrikes.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2018 08:34

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#Syria Reports that several towns and villages in Daraa have formed a delegation to meet the officers of the Syrian and Russian armies to negotiate and over their weapons to the Syrian forces in the countrysides of Quneitera and Daraa.

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2018 12:00

al masdar

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M) – The jihadist rebels in the Aleppo Governorate have stepped up their attacks against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) amid the latter’s recent troop build-up in the northwestern part of the provincial capital.

According to a military source in Aleppo, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched several attacks against the Syrian Arab Army troops and residents of Aleppo city on Thursday, prompting the latter to respond with heavy barrage of missiles and artillery shells on Kafr Hamra and Al-Laymramoun.

The source added that the jihadist specifically targeted the government-held areas on Al-Neel Street and the Al-Zahra’a Association Quarter.

In the coming weeks, the Syrian Army is expected to kickoff their offensive to finally expel the jihadist rebels from the northwestern corridor of Aleppo city.

The purpose of this offensive is reopen the Aleppo-Gaziantep Highway, which was agreed upon in the latest round of peace talks in Astana

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2018 12:01

a medium operation is also ongoing to clean out ISIS dregs in the deserts west of euphrates

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 25 May 2018 12:07

CQB fighting in east ghouta

fearsome new Golan1000 IRAM . each rocket while short on range packs a huge warhead 500kg. was used in yarmouk to pound isis

habal · Post by **habal** » 25 May 2018 20:45

this is the iranian bavar 373 air defence system. It is a copy of chinese S-300 copy exported to Iran.

a copy of a copy.

habal · Post by **habal** » 25 May 2018 20:49

this is version 1.02