ISIS/ISIL conflict in Syria/Iraq (No OpEd, No Politics)

[Jura The idiot]

Yesterday at 9:42 AM

... and here's the most recent map I found on Twitter (careful about the directions, Aleppo would be in bottom-left corner):

...

... and this most recent map shows directly shows Aleppo etc.:

 

[FORBIN]

Russian AF in Syria,

Reading it these days

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reliable mag ofc, confirm another Russian airstrikes are not very effective, despite help but much sorties required.
In fact use cheap weapons in big qty.

Much free fall bombs used and poor accuracy for LGB some missed their targets at least 50 up to 100 m !
often up to 3 airstrikes necessary for destroy the target .
Also crew training deficient for these A2G missions

In fact Russia since end USSR does not get accurate PGM in contrast to Western countries coz a litlle budget during 20 years... and free fall bombs are USSR stock some have morever painting damaged.

Only exception the Su-34 which get a large A2 loadout and have anew internal designator pod.

And worse for Syrian AF a time after 3 airstrikes the target is not detroyed ! and finaly Su-34 finish the job !

Now deployed
17 Su-24M, 7 Su24MR/recc, 14 Su-25, 4 Su-30SM, 10 Su-34, 12 Mi-24, 5 Mi-8AMTSh.

 

[plawolf]

Russian AF in Syria,

Reading it these days

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reliable mag ofc, confirm another Russian airstrikes are not very effective, despite help but much sorties required.
In fact use cheap weapons in big qty.

Much free fall bombs used and poor accuracy for LGB some missed their targets at least 50 up to 100 m !
often up to 3 airstrikes necessary for destroy the target .
Also crew training deficient for these A2G missions

In fact Russia since end USSR does not get accurate PGM in contrast to Western countries coz a litlle budget during 20 years... and free fall bombs are USSR stock some have morever painting damaged.

Only exception the Su-34 which get a large A2 loadout and have anew internal designator pod.

And worse for Syrian AF a time after 3 airstrikes the target is not detroyed ! and finaly Su-34 finish the job !

Now deployed
17 Su-24M, 7 Su24MR/recc, 14 Su-25, 4 Su-30SM, 10 Su-34, 12 Mi-24, 5 Mi-8AMTSh.

Its striking that despite the relative small number of assets and all these shortcomings and deficiencies, the Russian air campaign still appears to have achieved so much more than the efforts of western air forces, who pretty much use PGMs exclusively, are supposed to enjoy better training, employ more modern equipment, and have far more assets at its disposal.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Sorry but I should have put the "peaceful Uighur protesters" in quotation mark to emphasize the sarcasm on siegecrossbow post. Bottom line is Turkey is a complicit partner in allowing the "peaceful Uighur protesters" from joining ISIS and they need to do better.

I'll make sure that I add that and a smiley every time I mention the "peaceful protesters" from now on.

 

[FORBIN]

" Tartus Express "

Four commercial ships that were commissioned into the Russian Navy

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have made several trips between Russia and Syria. But a few of them have already required repairs since joining the fleet. Here is a brief update on their condition:
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With Ropucha and Alligator LST.

 

[DigoSSA]

" Tartus Express "

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With Ropucha and Alligator LST.

These ships were bought at scrap value (U$ 300,000 each). Indeed, they are to meet an immediate need.

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[Jeff Head]

I put together a Flickr Album about the Charles de Gaulle battle group and the campaign against ISIS. So far I have 42 photos, but will be adding more of her operations, aircraft, escorts, etc.

Enjoy

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Here's a few pics (LOTS more at the link)

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Let me know what you think.

 

[Jura The idiot]

I put together a Flickr Album about the Charles de Gaulle battle group and the campaign against ISIS. ...

Let me know what you think.

since you asked

1. would be great to find out what's been hit at the picture designated
   CDG-CSG-27
2. ditto
   CDG-CSG-25
3. CDG-CSG-03-Aquitane-F650 actually shows the Provence (D-652)
4. CDG-CSG-04-Provence-652 actually shows the Aquitaine (D-650)
   

 

[Jura The idiot]

concerns

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Jan 2, 2016 which is like three weeks ago

...
and now saw pro-Government reports of Sheikh Miskeen cleared

since then I posted about ongoing fights, including Russian air-strikes ... and now I saw reports,
both sides

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saying Sheik Miskeen taken by the Government ...

(related blog by "Cassad":

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[Jeff Head]

since you asked

1. CDG-CSG-03-Aquitane-F650 actually shows the Provence (D-652)
2. CDG-CSG-04-Provence-652 actually shows the Aquitaine (D-650)

Opps...thanks...my mistake. I will go and fix those pronto.

---------- a few minutes later ----------

There, got 'em fixed. Thanks for the correction.