Russia's Military Campaign In Syria: News Updates October 9, 2015

Financial Times: Syria crisis: Russians face risk of ground war

Russia caught the world’s attention this week when it deployed high-tech long-range cruise missiles to support its offensive against Syrian rebel groups.

The missiles, fired from ships in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday, marked a ramping up of Moscow’s operation in Syria but the show of aerial strength may not be enough to secure a victory, say Russian analysts and military experts.

They warn that only a ground offensive will give Russia and its Syrian client, President Bashar al-Assad, a decisive win.

Russia's Military Campaign In Syria: News Updates October 9, 2015

Russia says kills 300 militants in Syria in most intense raids yet -- Reuters
Russia says air force hit 60 Islamic State targets in Syria: RIA -- Reuters
Taking Names, Kicking Ass: Spy Planes, Ships Help Russian Forces Smash ISIL -- Sputnik
Strike Highlights Russia’s Advances in Cruise Missile Technology -- Defense Tech
Expert: IS air defense missiles and guns posing no threat to Russian aircraft in Syria -- TASS
U.S.: Four Russian missiles fired at Syrian targets crash in Iran -- USA Today
Russia denies missiles aimed at Syria landed in Iran -- The Guardian
NATO denounces ‘troubling’ Russian escalation in Syria -- AP
Kerry, Lavrov discuss deconfliction in Syria, no tactical decisions made.
Kerry has 'concerns' Russia is defying the U.S. in Syria.
Wary of Escalation in Syria, US Is Waiting Out Putin's Moves -- NYT
Russian Aggression Complicates Obama's Options in Syria -- Jon Schuppe, NBC
Confused About Russia's Intentions in Syria? Putin Wants You to Be. -- Ben Judah, Huffington Post