Russian Admiral Alexander Karpov has reported that an estimated 200 militants were killed in a pair of airstrikes on Monday in eastern Syria. The attacks targeted two hideouts in the desert northeast of Palmyra.
This area is known to be one of those awash in ISIS holdouts. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says that ISIS had claimed to have killed two Russian soldiers in the area, speculating that this is why Russia hit them.
Admiral Karpov reported that in addition to 200 killed, the airstrikes destroyed 24 vehicles and destroyed an estimated 500 kg of ammunition and explosives. He referred to the hideouts as a “staging ground” for more attacks around Syria.
This again makes some sense, as recent ISIS attacks have tended to come out of this patch of desert. ISIS retains a fairly large number of fighters, but no meaningful territory, and get pounded with strikes when they try to reassert themselves.
Interesting. More stories on this mysterious patch of desert. Without a THOUGHT as to who is supplying them, Sitting now on the edge of Deir Azzor, within US air controlled area — what gives? Who is the supplier here?
After these mercenaries and their ammunition and vehicles are destroyed, where will the next supply come from?
However, this hit is northeast of Palmyra, and it is interesting that Russia was striking there.
The problem remains — suppliers. Those militants do not live there. Where did they come from?
Until Russia identifies suppliers and make them pay the price for bankrolling and arming terrorists to infiltrate Syria — same problem will remain.
Good job Russia !
The Biden administration is in mourning.
This is just execution of the plan. Eastern Syria, and Western Iraq is the beginning of the greater western empire in the middle east. This will take oil into Europe even if it takes 50 years. This is why Russia defends it. They know western supply into Europe will crush their economy, and know with Biden back they continue the last part of the three prong war. Ukraine on the East, Afghanistan in the West, and Syria right down the middle. Now Turkey will open passage from black sea and war ships will funnel in. I don’t support this imperialistic aggression, but it’s as obvious to anyone that understands geopolitical strategy. All these items are connected even if they are not all in the same article.