Stratfor: Discerning Damage to a Crucial Syrian Air Base
In war, even the most advanced aircraft can be shot down, special operations forces can be ambushed, and well-defended airports and army bases can be shelled and weakened from afar by simple, indirect-fire weapons. Such was the case in an attack claimed by the Islamic State on a strategic loyalist air base in central Syria. Satellite imagery acquired by Stratfor in partnership with AllSource Analysis verifies that the T4 air base was severely damaged by an Islamic State artillery attack. In particular, four Russian Mi-24 attack helicopters appear to have been destroyed.
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WNU Editor: Russia is denying these reports .... Russia rejects reports of Russian combat helicopters destroyed in Syria (TASS). More here .... Daesh Propaganda Fail: Moscow Slams 'Fake' Reports of Attack on Syria Base (Sputnik).
More News On Reports That The Islamic State 'Destroyed A Syrian Airbase' Used By Russia
The Latest: Russia denies losing helicopters at Syrian base -- AP
Syrian base used by Russia damaged in IS attack: report -- AFP
Syria conflict: IS 'destroyed helicopters' at T4 base -- BBC
Isis 'destroys' Syrian airbase and four Russian helicopters -- The Independent
Syrian airbase used by Russia damaged in Isis attack – report -- The Guardian
ISIS destroys Russian helicopter base, aircraft in Syria -- Washington Times
ISIS Destroys Four Russian Helicopters, One Fighter Aircraft In Major Assault On Syrian Airbase -- Daily Caller
Russian Helicopters Reportedly Destroyed In Attack On Syrian Base -- RFE
Update: U.S. intelligence is confirming this attack .... US intelligence company confirms attack on Russian military equipment in Syria (DW).
3 comments:
ISIS arty sure is accurate, I don't see hardly any craters.
The Taliban targeted aircraft at a base where Prince Andrew (?) served based on geotags from pictures shared on social media.
So perhaps ISIS could do this.
Don't know.
James is probably right.
Aizino,
Don't know for sure, but I would watch for evidence leaking out that the helos were blown up in place by people on the inside with the arty barrage as cover.
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