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25 Russian long-range strategic bombers in action over Syria for the very first time
The Aviationist ^ | November 17, 2015 | David Cenciotti

Posted on 11/17/2015 11:19:49 AM PST by Navy Patriot

Russian Air Force heavy bombers made their first appearance over Syria yesterday night.

It looks like Moscow stepped up its military effort in Syria even before the intention to intensify the air strikes was announced by Putin on Nov. 17.

As initially reported by Reuters, a US official has confirmed that Moscow has conducted a significant number of strikes in Syria using both sea-launched cruise missiles and long-range bombers.

The Russian MoD said 25 long-range bombers took part in the raid: 5 x Tu-160s, 6 x Tu-95MS and 14 x Tu-22M3.

(Excerpt) Read more at theaviationist.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: putinista; socallednavypatriot
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To: Navy Patriot

Now we are all cheering Putin because Omoron is clueless.

21 posted on 11/17/2015 11:38:22 AM PST by seawolf101
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To: Navy Patriot

soviet, whoops, Russian Arc Light?


22 posted on 11/17/2015 11:39:31 AM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: Paladin2

Yeah, I’m not ready to put Russia into western civilization quite yet.


23 posted on 11/17/2015 11:39:41 AM PST by sparklite2 (Islam = all bathwater, no baby.)
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To: bray
Are they bombing our "freedom fighters"?

No, they are bombing our Caliphate Installation Squad.

24 posted on 11/17/2015 11:41:00 AM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: McGruff

There he is! Jihad John Mk.I!


25 posted on 11/17/2015 11:44:19 AM PST by Psalm 144 (The mill grinds exceedingly fine.)
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To: Navy Patriot

Iron bombs.

Meet population centers.


26 posted on 11/17/2015 11:44:57 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (islam is a totalitarian death cult founded by a child rapist.)
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To: Paladin2
Hussein clings to his Jihad on America and the Queeran.

He said back when he'd side with the Muslims.

27 posted on 11/17/2015 11:46:14 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: LucyT; KC_Lion; Jet Jaguar; Old Sarge; aragorn; Califreak; EnigmaticAnomaly; freeangel; kalee

Obama has never looked more miserable in photos. His darling terrorists are finally on the international $hit list.


28 posted on 11/17/2015 11:46:45 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: sparklite2

“Yeah, I’m not ready to put Russia into western civilization quite yet.”

I don’t think they would want you to. Given what Western civilization actually is - right now, today - I don’t think they lose a thing by not being a part of it.


29 posted on 11/17/2015 11:47:11 AM PST by Psalm 144 (The mill grinds exceedingly fine.)
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To: GreyFriar

Not sure, I think the Russians want versatility and to spread the load.


30 posted on 11/17/2015 11:49:25 AM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: Navy Patriot

I didn’t know they still had any TU-22s operational as bombers.


31 posted on 11/17/2015 11:49:30 AM PST by PAR35
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To: Navy Patriot

The Russians don’t normally go for ‘targeted strikes.’ But a single bomber with a full load of 250 Kg bombs will do a bit of damage.


32 posted on 11/17/2015 11:51:51 AM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: PAR35
I didn't know they still had any TU-22s operational as bombers.

Neither did I.

33 posted on 11/17/2015 11:52:25 AM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: GreyFriar
The Russians don't normally go for 'targeted strikes.' But a single bomber with a full load of 250 Kg bombs will do a bit of damage.

They only post the videos they want ya to see, and I didn't see any pattern drops.

34 posted on 11/17/2015 11:55:50 AM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: Navy Patriot

What new stuff are you talking about? Better hope and pray that rusty junk won’t fall apart over some friendly folks.


35 posted on 11/17/2015 11:56:03 AM PST by Samogon (Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. - Plato)
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To: Navy Patriot

"The Bear"

Hopefully soon I can link to nice BUFF if Obummer will wake his sorry butt up and get serious, but don't hold your breath.

36 posted on 11/17/2015 11:56:25 AM PST by CodeJockey
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To: Navy Patriot



37 posted on 11/17/2015 11:59:15 AM PST by headless_thompson_gunner
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To: CodeJockey

The only way the B-52s will be flying will be flying in that theater of operations is after we get a REAL American President back in the White House.

As for the TU-95 Bear?

That venerable airplane is the Russian ‘BUFF’, it has had many upgrades over the years and the current versions flying appear to have a lot of life in ‘em.


38 posted on 11/17/2015 12:00:38 PM PST by mkjessup (Trump & Cruz are the ONLY candidates to which we can trust America's security.)
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To: headless_thompson_gunner

Which one looks so fragile.


39 posted on 11/17/2015 12:01:44 PM PST by noinfringers2
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To: Navy Patriot

I looked it up after I posted. It’s a different plane from the original Tu-22. Different engines and placement, different wings, and perhaps different fuselage, but otherwise the same. Backfires, not Blinders.


40 posted on 11/17/2015 12:02:45 PM PST by PAR35
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