Russian Strikes in Syria: November 6 - November 17, 2015
Nov 18, 2015 - Genevieve Casagrande
Russia announced a new phase of its air campaign in Syria on November 17 following a new directive from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Russian Airstrikes in Syria: November 4 - November 15, 2015
Nov 16, 2015 - Genevieve Casagrande
Russia continues to prioritize the preservation of the Assad regime rather than the defeat of ISIS through its air campaign in Syria. Russian airstrikes primarily supported regime ground operations against the Syrian armed opposition from November 13 – 15, concentrating in the southern countryside of Aleppo and the northern countryside of while pro-regime ground forces attempted to advance.
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: November 2 - November 12, 2015
Nov 13, 2015 - Genevieve Casagrande
The Russian air campaign continued to support regime ground operations against the Syrian opposition in Aleppo, Latakia, Idlib, Hama, and Dera’a Provinces from November 11 - 12.
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 31 - November 10, 2015
Nov 11, 2015 - Genevieve Casagrande
Russian airstrikes continued to support regime ground operations in Aleppo, Hama, Homs, Idlib, and Dera’a from November 9 - 10. Pro-regime forces relieved several hundred regime soldiers besieged by ISIS in the Kuweires Airbase east of Aleppo City on November 10 with air support provided by Russian warplanes.
Pro-Regime Forces Relieve Besieged Airbase in Symbolic Victory
Nov 10, 2015 - Chris Kozak
The Syrian regime and its allies reestablished a ground line of communication (GLOC) to the hitherto-besieged Kuweires Airbase east of Aleppo City in their first significant victory since the start of the Russian air campaign in Syria on September 30.
UPDATE: Posture of Syrian Regime and Allies: November 9, 2015
Nov 9, 2015 - Chris Kozak
Russia shifted military assets into eastern Homs Province, positioning at least five attack helicopters at the T4 (Tiyas) Airbase and additional rotary-wing aircraft at the Shayrat Airbase east of Homs City by November 4.
For additional information on Russian military activity in Syria, see: Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 29 - November 8, 2015
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 29 - November 8, 2015
Nov 9, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed airstrikes in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Lattakia, Homs, Hama, and Raqqa from November 6 – November 8. Credible local sources substantiated strike claims in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Homs, and Hama during this time period, but failed to verify reports of Russian airstrikes in Raqqa province. Russian airstrikes continued to support regime ground operations with limited effect.
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 29 - November 8, 2015
Nov 9, 2015 - Jennifer CafarellaKey Takeaway: The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed airstrikes in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Lattakia, Homs, Hama, and Raqqa from November 6 – November 8.
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 29 - November 8, 2015
Nov 8, 2015 - Jennifer Cafarella
Key Takeaway: The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed airstrikes in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Lattakia, Homs, Hama, and Raqqa from November 6 – November 8. Credible local sources substantiated strike claims in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Homs, and Hama during this time period, but failed to verify reports of Russian airstrikes in Raqqa province. Russian airstrikes continued to support regime ground operations with limited effect.
Russian Airstrikes in Syria: October 29 - November 8, 2015
Nov 8, 2015 - Genevieve Casagrande
Key Takeaway: The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed airstrikes in Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Lattakia, Homs, Hama, and Raqqa from November 6 – November 8.