Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Russia And Syrian Military Forces Prepare To Seize The Last Cities Controlled By Rebel Forces

The rebel stronghold of northwest Syria has come under deadly regime bombardment in recent weeks [File: Anas AL-dyab/AFP]

Washington Examiner: Russia prepares ‘crushing’ offensive in Syria

Russian forces are preparing a military operation to help Syrian dictator Bashar Assad reclaim the last major cities held by rebel forces and terrorists, according to Moscow’s top diplomat.

"Terrorists systematically stage provocations and attack the positions of the Syrian army and communities and also the Russian air base Hmeymim with multiple rocket systems and drones,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters Monday, per state-run media. "Neither the Syrian army nor Russia will leave such outrages without crushing retaliation.”

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More News On The Syrian War

Russian jets carry out deadly bombings in Syria's Idlib -- Al Jazeera
Russian jets kill at least 25 in north-western Syria -- The National
Russian jets kill at least 25 in north-western Syria -- Jerusalem/Reuters
300,000 Syrians take refuge near Turkish border: UN body-- Hurriyet Daily News
Iran focuses on political solution while keeping military option open in Syria -- Al-Monitor
Syria escalation hampers food delivery to affected areas: WFP -- Al Jazeera
As Syria's 'disappeared' numbers rise, UN backs new measures -- The National
Assad demolishes refugee homes to tighten grip on rebel strongholds -- The Guardian
Syria’s New Assad Statues Send a Sinister Message: ‘We Are Back’ -- The Atlantic

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

What are the estimated death counts for Russians in Syria?