Posted on 11/18/2015 7:50:51 PM PST by Mariner
Long-range Russian supersonic bombers carried out more daylight strikes against the Islamic State in Syria early Wednesday according to a senior defense official briefed on the latest intelligence from the region.
Russia’s use of large bombers marks the first time this type of aircraft has flown against ISIS. Since Russian airstrikes began in Syria on Sept. 30, the Russians have preferred to strike during the daytime, while the U.S. military and French launch their strikes under the cover of darkness at night.
“This is one of the reasons, why de-confliction is not really needed at this time,†said a U.S. official monitoring the Russian strikes. “The Russians are bombing during the daytime, the [U.S.-led coalition] is bombing at night.â€
The large supersonic Russian bombers, which included Tu-22M Backfire and Tu-160 Blackjack bombers, flew from airbases bases in Mozdok and Engels, Russia. Older Tu-95 Bear bombers also flew out of Engels.
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It's tough to be Jihadi now days...
Not much worry of confliction anyway with the number of flights US is making.
Signing up for shifts. Very efficient and organized. Nice work.
Works for me.
I say give them the Armageddon they claim will bring the Mahdi. When he doesn’t show up maybe they’ll lose faith.
Kill islam 24*7. We are with you and will follow up when needed.
How is that stupid No-Fly-Zone idea looking right now?
Eventually boots from somewhere will have to follow up the bombing.
Are syrian troops up to it? will Russian troops be fighting?
What about the Kurds?
What will America do?
hmm
If anybody puts together a multinational coalition for infantry war, it will be Putin. Obama doesn’t have the chops or the respect abroad.
Still Stupid.
No, Obama won’t honestly try to destroy the force he created. It’s as simple as that.
Sounds like a plan.
Russia could put together a winning coalition today...and not even invite the United States.
The first modern army to engage ISIS will crush them.
It will be legendary...and there's 1/2 dozen armies that could do it.
Not if it’s turned into glass first
As an earlier article noted, the Foreign ISIS fighters and families are decamping to Mosul, where they think the Russians wouldn’t dare to hit them.
Rougher terrain, as well.
good point.
i still think the kurd/Turkey thing is going to boil over at some point. Maybe not for a while, but at some point.
they are not an ally.
Excellent news. That puts them on the road as targets as they'll surely bunch up a bit.
And, I'm sure Russia would like to save time and gas as Mosul is on the way to Raqqa for them.
Iraq has given them the green light for flyover, why not drop a little love on the way?
Where the hell are out B-1's?
Carpet bomb and MOAB the miserable bastards. And then do it all over again.
Far as I know, they are not carrying heavy payloads, ie: carpet bombing.
They are using the Russian version of a cruise missile. The bomber is their usual delivery device.
You have to remember the US has a real “inequality” issue./s
> How is that stupid No-Fly-Zone idea looking right now?
Awww...
It’s no flies zone, not no fly zone.
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