Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Russian Helicopter Gunships Spotted In Syria

Hind-24 Helicopter Gunship. Wikipedia

FOX News: Russian attack helicopters spotted in Syria

Four Russian attack helicopters have been spotted on the tarmac of a Syrian airport that the Pentagon says is being converted into a Russian forward operating base.

The arrival of the helicopter gunships follows the shipment of sophisticated battle tanks, and shows the Russian build-up in Syria escalating even after repeated complaints from the Obama administration.

A U.S. official who had been briefed on the latest intelligence over Syria early Wednesday told Fox News that two Russian Mi-24 "Hind" and two Mi-17 "Hip" gunships have been seen in the latest satellite imagery over Bassel al-Assad International Airport, in Latakia province along Syria's Mediterranean coast.

WNU Editor: More proof that Russian military forces are preparing themselves to become directly involved in the Syrian war.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yea miguel to have isis in power is nothing to get worried by. Much more easy to say that putin is a monster that stands up for the russian people

Anonymous said...

Anon, let's be honest - there are no GOOD choice in Syria's Civil War. Assad, ISIS, Al-Nusra, etc. do not have a good track record, and I highly doubt either three will be able to bring stability to Syria ever again.