25 Russian long-range strategic bombers in action over Syria for the very first time

The Aviationist ^ | November 17, 2015 | David Cenciotti

[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.

[McGruff]

I was thinking about how the air traffic controller on duty at the time saw it.

Holy S%^&* I need some help here.

[Navy Patriot]

That explains it.

[Navy Patriot]

I’m sure that there was advance communication for these strikes identifying the aircraft on mission.

[Iron Munro]

Did any sensible person think that the power vacuum left in the world when America elected a bisexual pussy as president would remain unfilled?

[Iron Munro]

How effed up is our government to make me support the Russkies?

Regan defeated the USSR in the Cold War.

But then Obama surrendered to the Russkies during the peace.

[buckalfa]

"Is Putin bringing the innocent civilians to Russia to avoid collateral damage?"

Of course he is not. My point is that the ruthless Putin, is filling the power vacuum created by Obama. Will Nato minus the North American component be clamoring to resurrect and join the Warsaw Pact for protection against terrorism.

[Iron Munro]

[USNBandit]

Looking at their recent mishap rate, operational may have a different meaning to the Russians.

[dsrtsage]

So, I don’t watch TV but am interested to know if the msm is even covering this topic

[beelzepug]

They’ll have plenty of time to hide. You can hear one of those noisy buggers coming two hundred miles away.

[GOPJ]

Are they bombing our “freedom fighters”?

Are you talking about the 5 people we 'trained' for five hundred million dollars?

[dfwgator]

Get Some!

[sport]

Actually he did comment. He said that we did not have to worry about an Obama administration. Or words to that effect.

[Army Air Corps]

Thanks for the ping!

[Oztrich Boy]

You can hear one of those noisy buggers coming two hundred miles away

Which is why it carries the Kh-65SE tactical cruise missile with a 320nm range

[clearcarbon]

"Russia is stepping up the pressure, and testing new stuff along with legacy workhorses. "

Accelerated depreciation and attrition should help justify upgraded replacements.