Russian involvement in Syrian crisis

[Akim]

I don't think it is M35 or its derivative. It could be a KrAZ modification or a ZiL.

This Hammer or UAZ? ZIL has not been delivered to the Arab countries. He has a gasoline engine, which behaves badly in the heat.

 

[gadeshi]

@pmaitra,
How can you like it? These tanks burn. We FSA have a many of ATGM. Putin has achieved his goal. Russia has become like the United States. Where comes Russia - everywhere death.

Russia brings peace and order everywhere it goes. ATGMs are futile when army has a proper air support. And BTW, are you serious believing to have the tanks is worth than not to have them?

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[gadeshi]

I see two trucks. One of them is a KrAZ. What is the other one? Is that a ZiL?

There are several BTR-4E - useless Ukrainian trash...

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[gadeshi]

Not quite sure why you bother quoting Sputnik news. A monkey hitting keys at random is just as credible.



China bombing ISIS (and sending an aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean...) was a Sputnik news report wasn't it? Or was it Pravda, I get the make believe ramblings of Pro Russians on the internet mixed up.

This is bullshit. China has built only the 3 J-15 prototypes yet. What planes will bomb ISIS from that carrier?

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[Akim]

Russia brings peace and order everywhere it goes. ATGMs are futile when army has a proper air support. And BTW, are you serious believing to have the tanks is worth than not to have them?

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I dont know. Armored vehicles in the region, proved ineffective. The Syrian army operates on the old-fashioned way. Probably need battle outposts, consisting of pickups with antiaircraft guns on board.

 

[gadeshi]

@gadeshi, nice video. Thanks for sharing.

So, Dagestan is the largest of the four ships. The other three are smaller. One of the smaller ships is Uglich. What are the other two?

@Akim, @Cadian, please chip in if you have information.

There are 5 Kalibr/Onyx capable ships in Kaspian Flotilla:
Project 21160 light frigates:
1 - Dagestan (flagship)
2 - Tatarstan (former flagship, undergoes modernization)
Project 21631 MRKs (light corvettes):
3 - Grad Sviyazhsk
4 - Velikiy Ustyug
5 - Uglich

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[Rowdy]

http://sendvid.com/kac1y1mc

Maybe russia bombed these rats

 

[Akim]

The only Russian aircraft carrier sent to Syria
http://tsn.ua/svit/yediniy-rosiyskiy-avianosec-virushaye-do-siriyi-zmi-513010.html
Russia more and more drawn into the conflict. Well, they did not sell "Mistral".
"Mistral" - a colonial ship.

 

[Cadian]

http://sendvid.com/kac1y1mc

Maybe russia bombed these rats

This is a very old video. I remember it was published about 2 years ago.

 

[arpakola]

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[pmaitra]

This Hammer or UAZ? ZIL has not been delivered to the Arab countries. He has a gasoline engine, which behaves badly in the heat.

I know what an M35 looks like. The truck in the picture below is NOT an M35. I don't know what it is, but I know it is not an M35.

 

[pmaitra]

International Military Review - Syria, Oct. 14, 2015: The Chinese approach

 

[pmaitra]

Massive Fireball & Hinds Strafing
Russia Airstrikes on Syria | Russia Attack on ISIS | Russia Attack on Syria

 

[pmaitra]

Short video. Do listen. Not everyone in the US trusts Obama.
What Is Russia Doing In Syria?

 

[pmaitra]

Legendary ISIS Commander: Video Appeal to John McCain (Video)
America’s allies are getting antsy
Russia Insider
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Commentary: This was already posted earlier. This time, it is being re-posted with subtitles. One comment in the video states that the translation is wrong.

 

[nirranj]

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"If this information about the presence of Cuban troops in Syria now is confirmed, it would indicate that General Raul Castro is more interested in supporting his allies, Russia and Syria, than in continuing to normalize relations with the U.S.," the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies said in a statement Tuesday.//


http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/1...o-syria-to-operate-russian-tanks-say-sources/

 

[nirranj]

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/1...ng-ground-and-west-takes-notice.html?referer=

 

[pmaitra]

Six Ways Russia’s Action in Syria Has Turned the Tables On the West
Rakesh Krishnan Simha | (Russia & India Report) | Russia Insider


The new Top Gun

This article originally appeared in Russia & India Report

With its devastating air strikes on ISIS and US-funded rebel groups, Russia is now at the centre of the Syrian chessboard. Besides the obvious gains that include securing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s secular government and exposing American backing of terrorist groups, here are six strategic spinoffs from Moscow’s military action.

Sukhoi showstoppers are the new must have toys

Following their spectacular performance over Syrian skies, Russia’s Sukhoi warplanes are set to be the hottest commodity in the international arms market. With the MiG-29 providing top cover, the Sukhois – including the massive Su-34 fighter-bomber, the swing-wing Su-24 ground attack jet and the subsonic Su-25 tank buster – are doing a fantastic job. While the Su-24 is due for retirement, the Su-25 and Su-34 tandem could be the hottest new items on the wishlist of air forces around the world. The cruise missiles – probably the Klubs – that are thudding into terrorist hideouts are also likely to see an increase in popularity.

Intelligence bonanza for Russia

After a near collision with a Russian jet, the US Air Force ordered its fighter pilots to stay clear of areas where Russians are operating. The near miss gives you an idea of the cramped confines in which foreign aircraft have to fly. This proximity has allowed Russia to gather valuable intelligence on a variety of US and NATO aircraft, including the F-22, claimed to be the world’s premier stealth fighter. Such opportunities are rare and the boffins in Russia’s military intelligence must be having a lot of fun going through all that data.

ISIS can no longer steal Iraqi and Syrian oil

ISIS was selling Iraqi and Syrian crude oil on the black market for as low as $10 a barrel. The regular market price is around $47 a barrel. Exporting oil requires transporting it via pipelines to the coast. Clearly, ISIS was free to conduct the sale of illicit crude without the fear of NATO airstrikes. This alone is enough evidence that ISIS was enjoying some form of American and NATO protection. Although ISIS exports were just a trickle in the torrent of crude oil flooding the world, the markets responded positively to the Russian airstrikes by moving up. Even a small uptick in the price of oil translates into billions of dollars in revenue for Russia.

Russia has got Saudi Arabia over a barrel

Saudi Arabia is losing its shirt because of its relentless production of crude oil aimed at weakening Russia and Iran. The IMF says the Saudi budget is in tatters, and the outlook appears grave for the kingdom. Russia’s comeback in the Middle East along with Iran and the Hezbollah – the Shiite militant group that gives nightmares to the Saudi sheiks – could be the incentive that OPEC’s largest member needs to announce production cuts. Having lost face, the US is no longer in a position to ask the Saudis to hold the line.

Europe sees the light

It has taken only a few Russian missiles to bring Europe to its senses. Europeans are taking the view that Moscow’s decisive action in neutralising ISIS seems like a good idea compared with US actions that created millions of refugees who are now flooding into Western Europe. Both Germany and France are thinking of rolling back economic sanctions against Russia. That’s called cost-effective diplomacy.

The Caspian is a Russian lake

By launching cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea 2400 km away – instead of the Mediterranean where the Russia Navy has stationed a powerful armada – Russia is indicating that it has multiple options. The Caspian was considered a Russian lake for centuries, and Moscow is signalling that nothing has changed today. It is also a message to the US that the Russian military has access to Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Plus, it shows the range and lethality of its cruise missiles.

 

[Akim]

I know what an M35 looks like. The truck in the picture below is NOT an M35. I don't know what it is, but I know it is not an M35.
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So we do not understand each other. I talked about the most extreme.

 

[pmaitra]

So we do not understand each other. I talked about the most extreme.

I didn't even notice it, because it is obscure.

Ok, so what is this?