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What did Russia do in Syria?
Russian air and missile strikes began targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Army of Conquest, al-Nusra Front, and the Free Syrian Army. Russia has also provided armament and air support to Turkey and to the Syrian Democratic Forces in their operations against ISIL in Syria.
How did Russia intervene in Syria?
The Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war began in September 2015, after an official request by the Syrian government for military aid against rebel groups. Prior to the intervention, Russian involvement in the Syrian Civil War had mainly consisted of supplying the Syrian Army with arms and equipment.
Who is the leader of Free Syrian Army?
He is the military chief of the Syria Revolutionaries Front and leader of the Syrian Martyrs’ Brigade, both part of the Free Syrian Army….
| Jamal Maarouf | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Known for | Leader of the Syrian Martyrs’ Brigade |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | FSA (2011–present) |
Where did the Russian Air Force launch airstrikes in Syria?
Al-Masdar reported that in the morning of 2 October, the Russian Air Force launched four airstrikes on ISIL in the ancient Syriac city of Al-Qaryatayn, and the T4-Palmyra highway, Homs province.
Is Russia preparing to expand its military operations in Syria?
On 1 December 2015, The Times, citing local sources and news media, claimed that Russia was preparing to expand its military operations in Syria by opening the al-Shayrat airbase near the city of Homs, already home to Russian attack helicopters and a team that had arrived about a month prior.
Why did Russia intervene in the Syrian Civil War?
The Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War began in September 2015, after an official request by the Syrian government for military aid against rebel groups.
Did Russia bomb the Saudi/Turkish-backed army of conquest in Syria?
According to Hezbollah media outlet Al Mayadeen, the Saudi/Turkish-backed Army of Conquest around Jisr ash-Shugour was bombed on 1 October by Russian planes; at least 30 air strikes were carried out. Another series of Russian airstrikes carried out that same day hit ISIL positions in Raqqa governorate.
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