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Mogherini: Russian military intervention in Syria dangerous, game-changer
The real concern over Putin’s expanding role
New Syrian Opposition Coalition Announced
US-led coalition airdrops 50 tonnes of ammunition for militants in Syria
‘Govt supporting some Jihadis in Syria’ – Peter Ford ex amb
From laptops & Toyotas to missiles & grenades: US/UK feed Syria war with arms to the joy of ISIS
“Insurgents” Shell Russian Embassy In Syria After Al-Qaeda Calls For Jihad Against Russian Civilians
As the twin blasts that ripped through Ankara on Saturday underscore, being around large gatherings of people who are protesting (peacefully or otherwise) in public places can be dangerous if you’re in a Mid-East war zone. Large crowds make for easy targets and as we’ve seen in Turkey, at least some governments seem to believe that inflicting casualties on civilians is a legitimate tool for shaping public opinion.
With that in mind, consider that on Tuesday, “insurgents” hit the Russian embassy in Damascus as more than 300 people gathered to express their support for Moscow’s intervention in Syria. As AFP reports:
Two rockets struck the Russian embassy compound in Damascus on Tuesday sparking panic as several hundred people gathered to express their support for Moscow’s air war in Syria, AFP journalists said.
Some 300 people had begun to gather for a demonstration backing Russia’s recent intervention in Syria when the rockets crashed into the embassy compound in the Mazraa neighbourhood of the capital, the journalists at the scene said.
…… Lavrov: “This is… most likely intended to intimidate supporters of the fight against terror and prevent them from prevailing in the struggle against extremists.”
Meanwhile, the head of al-Nusra, Abu Mohamed al-Jolani, is out raising the spectre of the Soviet-Afghan war on the way to calling for a jihad against Russian civilians……
Shells Fired At Russian Embassy In Damascus
Putin urges the U.S. to share ISIS whereabouts and join his efforts to fight terrorists
U.S. is Fighting a Proxy War in Syria
AMTV
EU ministers admit Russia is key to Syrian peace process
Syrian troops kill dozens of terrorists in military operation in Hama
Syrian Army goes on offensive in Latakia
Russian and Syrian air forces airstrikes against ISIS in Syria October 12, 2015
Syria: SAA/Hezbollah/RuAF Operations in Al-Ghab
Syrian troops retake second village in Hama province
Syrian military releases explosive Latakia operation footage
Combat Cam: Russian jets target militants’ position and ammunition depots – Ministry of Defense
Russia conducts fresh anti-terror airstrikes in Syria
Fierce fights for every village between Syrian army and ISIS terrorists
Russian President Putin: Russian ground operation in Syria is ‘out of the question’
SATIRE ALert BREAKING! Video appeal from legendary ISIS commander to John McCain
Russia’s air strikes in Syria explained
CaspianReport
Russian Intel: Militants trying to flee from Syria through humanitarian corridors – Fort Russ
Director of the Russian Federal Security Service, Alexander Bortnikov, said that successful military action in Syria has led to the dispersal of large clusters of militants. Some militants are attempting to leave the combat zone for the purpose of carrying out terrorist attacks.
Militants from Syria are trying to leave the war zone through the corridors of transferring refugees to the countries of Europe, Asia and Russia, said the director of the Federal Security Service of Russia Alexander Bortnikov.
“The success of the government forces in Syria, with the support of the Armed Forces of Russia have already led to the dispersal of several large clusters of fighters. There is evidence of ongoing terrorist attempts to leave the combat zone and, using established corridors of transferring refugees to enter the countries of Europe, Asia and Russia to carry out terrorist attacks, “- said Bortnikov Tuesday at a meeting of the National Anti-Terrorist Committee in Nalchik.
Since September 30, at the request of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia has started airstrikes on the target “Islamic State” in Syria. During this time, Russian Airforce has inflicted on the terrorists more than three hundred strikes, destroying about 300 militants training camps, command posts, ammunition depots and other facilities. In addition, 26 cruise missiles fired ships of the Caspian Flotilla, which successfully struck ISIS targets.
General Staff of the Russian Federation said that the ISIS militants have suffered significant losses and have changed their tactics, dispersing their power and hiding in populated areas.
“A number of ISIL commanders killed in Iraqi airstrike near Syrian border”
Iraqi PM announces resuming operations to free Salahuddin from Daesh
Leader warns of planned, extensive soft war against Iran
Lebanese Hezbollah Forces Enter Syria’s Aleppo for Large-Scale Liberation Operation
URGENT: Two More Iranian Military Commanders Killed in Syria
Hundreds of ISIL Terrorists Fleeing Airstrikes in Hama
Hundreds of Militants Fleeing Syria’s Idlib after Russia’ Massive Air Attacks
Syrian Army Enters Tartiyah Area in Lattakia, Kills Tens of Militants
34 Terrorists, Including Turkish Nationals, Killed in Lattakia
Syrian Army Wins Back 13 Strategic Towns in Hama, Lattakia Provinces
Syrian Army Repels Militant Attacks near Lattakia