Satellite Imagery Confirms Russian Su-57 Fighters Are In To Syria

First satellite images show two Russian 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 at Khmeimim air base in Latakia, Syria. Via @imagesatint pic.twitter.com/JqAAx5K44Q

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War Zone/The Drive: Satellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To Syria

At least two of the jets are in-country and they are likely to begin "combat evaluation" sorties soon.

Our initial analysis has been outright confirmed and at least two Russian Su-57s have been forward-deployed to Khmeimim Air Base in western Syria. Satellite imagery dated February 23rd, 2018 shows two of the aircraft parked on the base's tightly packed fixed-wing tactical aircraft ramp.

It appears that one of the aircraft wears the "shark" scheme, first seen of fifth T-50 prototype "Blue 055," while the other seems to wear a similar paint job, albeit with less contrast and a "pixelated" or "digitized" design first on T-50 "Blue 509."

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Update: Israeli Satellite Reveals Russia's New Stealth Fighter Jets in Syria (Haaretz)

WNU Editor: The Pentagon is claiming that the Su-57 does not pose a threat .... Pentagon says Russia's Su-57 fighter is no threat to US forces if it's even in Syria (Business Insider/Military.com).