Syria

There is no consensus with Russia on Syria – Obama President Barack Obama said on Friday that the only area of U.S. understanding with Russia on Syria was on how to prevent accidental clashes between their planes engaged in the conflict, but they differed on principles and strategies to bring peace. 17.10.15 09:34 32 152 334 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Drone downed at Syrian border produced in Russia, - Turkish authorities. PHOTO Turkey states that the UAV that has recently been shot down near the Turkish-Syrian border appeared to be Russian. 16.10.15 20:35 120 545 569 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Turkey hit unidentified drone on border with Syria. PHOTO Representatives of the Turkish Armed Forces said on Friday their warplanes had shot down an unidentified drone in Turkish air space near Syria. 16.10.15 18:20 71 844 212 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Ukrainian investigators issue ultimatum to Kremlin while exposing Russian pilot-killers. PHOTOS InformNapalm volunteers continue the series of publications intended to halt Russian terrorists’ crimes in Ukraine and abroad. According to their ultimatum, each cease-fire violation by Russian-terrorist forces will result in publication of another OSINT investigation, including names, surnames, photos, side and tail numbers, and other details and facts about the crimes committed by Russian pilots during the war operation in Syria. 16.10.15 14:42 160 740 773 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Putin’s offer to coordinate military action in Syria rejected by Obama Russian President Vladimir Putin is desperately attempting to convince the U.S. to join their activities in Syria. 15.10.15 11:58 98 819 304 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US rejects Russian delegation on Syria led by PM Medvedev Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Washington refused to discuss the situation in Syria with the Russian delegation. 14.10.15 17:05 92 279 267 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syrian rebels joined by Kurdish militia to attack Islamic State, - Reuters The new alliance of Kurdish militia in northern Syria and Arab rebels has been promised fresh weapon supplies by the United States for an assault on Islamic State forces in Raqqa. 12.10.15 21:19 57 622 542 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia’s “hybrid” aggression in Ukraine has morphed into a costly military stalemate so shift of focus to Syria was needed, - Politico Vladimir Putin has sought to shift the discourse over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine in recent days. His half-hour speech at the U.N. General Assembly last month, timed to reach a prime-time Russian audience, focused on the threats of terrorism and instability in Syria and the Middle East. The bloody war in Ukraine’s Donbas was an afterthought, meriting only a minute of his time. 12.10.15 19:21 23 883 143 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian flag burned after air strikes claimed civilian casualties in Kafranbel. VIDEO Syria's citizens accuse Russia and Iran of supporting the Assad regime. 12.10.15 09:58 76 468 339 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

NATO pilots were given green light to shoot down hostile Russian planes The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Nato pilots have been told to take the drastic action if they are fired on by Vladimir Putin’s air force during missions over Iraq. 11.10.15 10:42 106 664 574 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian jet has been shot down by Turkish forces A Russian jet was shot down by Turkey airpower after it flew into their airspace. 10.10.15 16:58 355 947 1 638 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

US to provide arms and equipment to Syrian rebel leaders instead of training fighters, - Reuters The United States announced on Friday it would overhaul its failed efforts to support moderate Syrian rebels battling Islamic State, saying it would provide arms and equipment to vetted rebel leaders and their units. 09.10.15 19:17 30 167 83 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Although Russia's actions in Syria counterproductive, US not to answer with sanctions, - White House representative Earnest The U.S. sees Russia's actions in Syria as counterproductive, but no new sanctions are being considered. 09.10.15 00:05 22 154 166 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia War

Four Russian cruise missiles launched on Syria crashed in Iran, - CNN Monitoring by U.S. military and intelligence assets has concluded that at least four missiles crashed on their way to Syria as they flew over Iran. 08.10.15 23:15 235 675 1 766 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Pentagon: Russia may suffer losses in Syria in coming days U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter says Russia may incur losses in Syria in coming days. 08.10.15 19:40 134 464 672 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Three medical facilities in Syria impacted by Russia's airstrikes in two days, - human rights activists Russian air strikes damaged three medical facilities in Syria in two days, exacerbating an already dire situation for civilians living in areas where the health system has been systematically attacked by the Syrian government. 08.10.15 17:01 23 956 162 Incidents

Russia's actions may lead to nuclear disaster, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov A massive missile attack by Russian warships in the Caspian Sea on Syrian territory significantly aggravates the situation in the combat zone. 08.10.15 17:10 58 775 403 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia redeployed artillery, long-range rocket capabilities, air defence capabilities in Syria, - US NATO permanent representative Lute Russia has redeployed ground forces of around one battalion, latest tanks, and other types of weapons in Syria. 08.10.15 13:20 50 534 379 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian jets shadowed US predator drones high above Syria, - Fox News Russian fighter jets "intercepted" U.S. predator drones on at least three separate occasions in the skies over Syria since the start of Russia’s air campaign last week. 08.10.15 10:26 77 789 349 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Assad's troops launch full-scale offensive in Syria The troops of the Syrian government army have embarked on a full-scale offensive. 07.10.15 20:25 142 370 782 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Only two out of 57 Russian bombardments targeted ISIL, Turkish Prime Minister says Prime Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu said Wednesday that only two Russian air strikes in Syria had targeted Islamic State jihadists. 07.10.15 16:03 89 360 790 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia’s actions in Syria brought us closer to third world war, Poroshenko says The president considers Russia's actions completely irresponsible. 07.10.15 13:34 55 079 344 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia examines Pentagon's proposal to coordinate Syria strikes with US, - AFP Moscow could possibly accept Pentagon's proposal to coordinate activities of its army in Syria with the U.S.-led coalition. 07.10.15 10:03 5 533 40 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian air forces use cluster munition in Syria, - Syrian media. PHOTOS Russian Federation Air Forces use cluster munition for strikes against the Syrian opposition. 07.10.15 16:54 125 382 356 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Donbas separatist republics want to remain part of Ukraine, - VICE News. VIDEO For the first time since the beginning of the Donbas war, separatist leaders voiced an option of their controlled territories to remain part of Ukraine. 06.10.15 18:02 411 0 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia stroke ISIL positions for the first time, targeting ancient city of Palmira, - Syrian TV Russian air forces hit targets in and around Syrian city of Palmira on Tuesday, this being the first Moscow's strike against the ISIL. 06.10.15 14:44 31 472 152 World

Russian warplane again violated Turkish airspace on Sunday, - Reuters NATO members "strongly protest" and "condemn" incursions into Turkish and NATO territory. 06.10.15 08:30 79 706 607 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia seems to be plannig ground operation in Syria, - СNN Pentagon officials claim Russia's possible preparation of a ground offensive in Syria against Assad's opponents. Vladimir Putin previously ruled out the possibility of participation of Russian troops in ground operations. 05.10.15 23:30 50 765 407 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Syrians blamed Putin of killing civilians, called on Russian Orthodox Church. PHOTOS Syrian residents have blamed Vladimir Putin of killing innocent civilians, put Russian Orthodox Church to shame for supporting the war, and criticized Obama for slackness. 05.10.15 14:51 88 761 194 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia is making grave mistake in Syria, – Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized Russia's actions in Syria. 04.10.15 16:03 44 700 361 World

Russian air strikes in Syria are backing Assad - Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has claimed Russia is backing “the butcher” President Bashar al-Assad rather than fighting terrorism in Syria. 04.10.15 10:08 42 298 741 World

Just one in 20 Russian air strikes hit Islamic State Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria are aimed at Islamic State targets, British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Saturday, warning that Vladimir Putin was instead killing civilians to shore up President Bashar al-Assad. 03.10.15 15:40 49 325 684 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian media focus on Syria instead of Ukraine State television coverage appears designed to boost support for military campaign that, as surveys show, is not popular. 03.10.15 11:44 35 546 287 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian bombing in Syria is only strengthening Islamic State – Obama U.S. President Barack Obama has said at the press conference in the White House, that the Russian bombing campaign in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad is driving moderate opposition underground and "only strengthening" Islamic State. 03.10.15 10:52 47 851 425 World

Hollande lays down three conditions to Putin on Syria, - Reuters French President Francois Hollande and Russia's Vladimir Putin have discussed the three conditions required by France for cooperation with Russia in Syria. 02.10.15 19:32 90 888 327 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

NATO's stance on Ukraine not changed by Russian operation in Syria, - Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia's participation in the anti-ISIL fight in Syria will not affect the Alliance's stance regarding Ukraine. 02.10.15 08:26 15 324 140 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Land operations prepared in Syria by Assad allies, including Iranians, - Reuters The Russian air strikes will be accompanied by ground advances by the Syrian army and its allies in the near future. 01.10.15 18:59 48 746 352 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia's Black Sea Fleet Marines sent to Syria Russia's temporary air base in the Syrian port of Latakia will be guarded by its Mediterranean Sea naval task force large landing ships with the Black Sea Fleet Marine units on board. 01.10.15 17:20 161 353 529 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Syria is our land. Civilization came to us from there. It is our sainted place," - Russian propaganda pointed out new sacred sights to citizens. VIDEO (in Russian) The Russian Federation propagandists have pointed the Russians at new "sacred" places located in the territory of Syria. 01.10.15 18:39 257 539 1 067 Previously in trend: War

Army of Islam declares war on Russia, - The New York Times Syrian rebels say Russia is targeting them rather than ISIS. 01.10.15 16:20 268 075 1 260 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia commits fresh airstrikes in Syria, - BBC Russia conducted at least 30 airstrikes against the rebels' positions in Syria on Thursday. 01.10.15 14:37 89 563 353 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

More than 60 civilians killed in Russia's air strikes in Syria, - German journalist. PHOTOS+VIDEO Russia has carried out massive air strikes on peaceful quarters in northern Homs province in Syria. This attack has become one of the bloodiest moments of the war in Syria in recent years (Beware, the published photos and video footage contain violence scenes and may suppress the mind. They are not recommended to minors and people with weak mentality). 01.10.15 10:18 195 730 823 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Putin is thug and bully, US must massively respond to his actions, - Senator McCain Putin is a thug and a bully, who decided to demonstrate Russia's power in Syria while America's leadership in the world is weakening. 01.10.15 11:06 103 914 431 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Moscow's approach is tantamount to pouring gasoline on the fire, - US Defense Secretary commented on airstrikes in Syria Russia's air strikes in Syria on Wednesday "probably" did not target Islamic State jihadists. 30.09.15 23:49 55 578 441 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia's Defense Ministry announces destruction of alleged ISIL command posts by Russian airstrikes. VIDEO The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation claimed its strikes in Syria impacted Islamic State militants’ command post and management headquarters. 30.09.15 23:11 141 695 1 135 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Bombs struck people's homes," - resident of Syrian town of Talbiseh told about airstrikes On September 30, the Russian Air Force carried out a handful of attacks on targets in Syria. According to western media, this region is under control of the Free Syria Army - the armed anti-Assad opposition, not ISIL. 30.09.15 21:57 137 619 1 028 Incidents

12 child soldiers reported killed in Syria by Russian air strikes, - human rights activists At least 30 people, including 12 children killed as a result of the Russian airstrike that impacted several areas of Syria. 30.09.15 20:34 104 916 945 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Moscow confirms air strikes on Syria: Syrian rebels declare death of 24 people The Russian Defense Ministry confirms the information that the Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out airstrikes on Syria. 30.09.15 18:27 105 552 602 World