Posted on 06/15/2023 12:33:21 PM PDT by thegagline
U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday that the military has deployed F-22 Raptors to the Middle East amid concerns that Russian aircraft are engaging in “increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior.”
According to a press release by Central Command, the move is part of a “multifaceted show of U.S. support and capability” in response to the behavior of Russian aircraft in the Middle East region.
“Russian Forces’ unsafe and unprofessional behavior is not what we expect from a professional air force. Their regular violation of agreed upon airspace deconfliction measures increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation,” Gen. Michael Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, said. “Alongside our partners and allies, we are committed to improving the security and stability in the region.” *** Central Command’s concern regarding Russian aircraft in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, has been ongoing since March. On March 16, Kurilla told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Russian aircraft had flown aircraft with loaded weapons over U.S. bases in the region “in an attempt to try and be provocative.”
When Kurilla was questioned about the Russian flights over U.S. bases, he said, “It’s not new, but we have seen a significant spike since about 1 March in Syria.”
*** The United States currently has about 900 troops deployed in Syria in an effort to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State. While both the United States and Russia support efforts to defeat ISIS, the two countries support opposing Syrian forces.
Stars and Stripes reported that the United States recently accused Russia of violating protocols 85 times from March to May, including 26 “armed overflights.” The protocols involve various agreements made between the United States and Russia to avoid escalation in Syria due to the two countries supporting the opposing Syrian forces.***
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Only about 180 nations recognize the Syrian government, which has been in place for >50 years.
Where? To Israel?
“Middle East” is pretty vague.
The new Ukraine fight song is “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie.”
“When I’m stuck in a day
That’s gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh
The sun will come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
‘Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow!
I love ya
Tomorrow!
You’re always a day away”
What in Syria is in our national interest?
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