Posted on 02/26/2013 6:07:36 AM PST by edpc
BEIRUT (AP) At least 141 people, half of them children, were killed when the Syrian military fired at least four missiles into the northern province of Aleppo last week, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
The international rights group said the strikes hit residential areas and called them an "escalation of unlawful attacks against Syria's civilian population." The statement from the New York-based group followed a visit to the area by a HRW researcher.
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You can believe the missile defense radars in Israel and Turkey are fully aware of whether or not ballistic missiles are being used. You can also bet the Israelis are closely monitoring SCUD activity inside Syria.
Also, Assad's forces likely would not use a volley of SCUDs or other ballistic weapons unless they believed they'd have an effect.
I am curious as to who is in charge of conducting these launches. Obviously, Assad is ultimately, but I am wondering if Hez crews are getting a bit of hands on with targeting and launching. Inflicting mass civilian casualties is their specialty. Possibly a warm-up act for targets to their SW.
I am curious as to who is in charge of conducting these launches.
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My instinct says that Obama’s evil hand is pulling many strings in Syria until he has his Muslim Brotherhood pals in charge.
That would be ultimately dependent on their goal. If they wanted to liquidate and destroy, you’re correct. If they wanted to render them disorganized and ineffective as a resisting force, it’s a great strategy.
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