Russia bombards Syrian rebels near site of downed Russian jet

Yahoo ^ | 11/25/15 | Reuters

[winoneforthegipper]

YAYLADAGI, Turkey (Reuters) - Russian forces launched a heavy bombardment against insurgent-held areas in Syria's Latakia province on Wednesday, near where a Russian warplane had been shot down by Turkey the day before, rebels and a monitoring group said.

At least 12 air strikes hit Latakia's northern countryside as pro-government forces clashed with fighters from al Qaeda's Nusra Front and Turkmen insurgents in the Jabal Akrad and Jabal Turkman areas, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

A Turkmen commander said missiles fired from Russian warships in the Mediterranean were also hitting the area, as well as heavy artillery shelling.

[winoneforthegipper]

Anyone paying attention to the mess yesterday knows the downing of the Jet was more about the Turkmen than violated airspace. It will be intersting to see now what Erdogan does.

[SMARTY]

True...always remembering there’s no love lost between the Turks and the Russians.

[McGruff]

I guess the celebrating will be over now.

[2banana]

And Russia rescued on of its pilots - ALIVE

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Good.

[BobL]

I wonder if the Russians dropped leaflets first. LOL!

[Tzfat]

Russia, please nuke Turkey.

Erdogan is a freaking Islamofascist, and Turkey is an enemy to western civilization, and a primary supporter of ISIS (after Obama’s CIA).

[manc]

Russia doing what the fairy in chief refuses to do, oh and NATO throw Turkey out as they are helping ISIS.

[Mouton]

I bet few if any of those bombs landed in the vacant desert.

[huldah1776]

anyone wonder if putin will target the Kurds where our former military are assisting?

[McGruff]

Protesters throw stones, eggs at Turkish embassy in Moscow

http://www.todayszaman.com/latest-news_protesters-throw-stones-eggs-at-turkish-embassy-in-moscow_405250.html

[SharpRightTurn]

“Anyone paying attention to the mess yesterday knows the downing of the Jet was more about the Turkmen than violated airspace. It will be intersting to see now what Erdogan does”

Exactly. The Syrian Turkmen fighting Assad are going to have hell to pay for the Russian jet. And I think Erdogan is going to pay a real price; the timing will be at Putin’s choice.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks AdmSmith.

• Pentagon backs Turkey's version of events, blames 'incursion' of Russian jet
• Turkey summons Russian envoy over bombing of Turkmens in Syria: PM
  • Turkey arrests 8 ISIS suspects posing as ... Syrian refugees
  • Turkey Warned French Twice About Attacker, Official Says
• The Russians had it coming to them
  • Russia's emotive talk won't lead to military action, say analysts
  • Putin warns Turkey there will be "serious consequences" for "stabbing Russia in the back"(Shortened)
  • Russia jet SHOT DOWN: Turkey to face 'consequences' as Putin calls act 'stab in back'
  • Putin: Downing Of Russian Jet Over Syria Stab In The Back By Terrorist Accomplices
  • Putin: Downing of Russian warplane a 'stab in the back'
  • Putin calls Turkey 'accomplices of terrorists' after Russian jet shot down -- live updates
• Turkish F-16s shoot down Russian fighter jet near Syria border
• Russian rescue helicopter 'shot down by Syrian rebels' while searching for pilots
• Turkmen forces claim they shot dead two Russian pilots (while parachuting down)
• Syria insurgents destroy Russian rescue helicopter with missile (Russians escaped)
• Syrian Muslim Turkmen exultantly chant "Allah Akbar" over dead Russian pilot
• Video allegedly shows dead Russian pilot surrounded by armed rebels in Syria (GRAPHIC)
• BREAKING: Second pilot found dead amid reports rescue helicopter also DOWNED
• Turkish F-16 shoots down Russian fighter jet near Syria border
• Russia says jet shot down near Turkey-Syria border
• Turkey 'down Russian warplane on Syria border'
• Warplane crashes in Syria near Turkey's border
• Turkish F16s shot down warplane after it violated airspace -- military official
• Iran says U.S. has plan to divide Iraq, pleads with Iraqis to resist

[silverleaf]

I believe the Kurds are setting up an embassy in Moscow

Not sure which faction, the Kurds are divided among themselves which is how the West would want them to be to avoid upsetting turkey and Iraq

The Kurds have got to realize how they are being played by obama’s faux war against sunni radicalism and go with their best option, which right now would appear to be Russia and Iran

[McGruff]

Mikhail Gorbachev says threat to world grows after downing of Russian jet, major damage done to fight against terrorism - Interfax

Who knew he was still around.

[gr8eman]

I think it’s time for “an enemy of my enemy is a friend” time. Russians are known for exploiting this phenomenon. I suspect Putin will back the Kurds. Don’t be shocked if the Russians move weapons to Syrian Kurdish territory or put AA SAs over there.

[gov_bean_ counter]

wonder if the Russians dropped leaflets first. LOL!

Yep. Just a few minutes before.
They said...
Put your heads between your legs...

[PapaBear3625]

The Kurds have got to realize how they are being played by obama’s faux war against sunni radicalism and go with their best option, which right now would appear to be Russia and Iran

It would be in Russia's interest to arm the Kurds, and let Turkey know that was just a partial response.

[sunrise_sunset]

Gorbachev said last year we are headed for a nuclear war.

[Zhang Fei]

I suspect Putin will back the Kurds. Don’t be shocked if the Russians move weapons to Syrian Kurdish territory or put AA SAs over there.

Funding foreign insurgents is a low cost high reward maneuver the Russians perfected during the Cold War. Handing the latest MANPADS and SAM systems to the PKK could ground the Turkish Air Force.