Syria

Thousands of Syrian Turkmen displaced through Russian air strikes, - Turkish media After a series of Russia's massive bombings of the area where the Turkey-downed Su-24 jet fell on Tuesday, about 17,000 Turkmen are reported to be displaced. 26.11.15 22:00 66 458 350 Previously in trend: Russian Su-24 downed in Turkey

Erdogan tried to reach Putin after Su-24 incident but failed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with French TV station he could not get through to his counterpart Vladimir Putin after the incident with Russia's warplane on Tuesday. 26.11.15 21:05 58 721 359 Previously in trend: Russian Su-24 downed in Turkey

Air strike destroys humanitarian aid convoy at Turkish-Syrian border. PHOTOS An air strike supposedly committed by the Russian aircraft destroyed a convoy of 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid and commercial loads near the Turkish-Syrian border. The column was heading to a refugee camp in the town of Azaz. 25.11.15 22:09 254 599 948 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syrian insurgents recorded destruction of Russian helicopter. VIDEO Syrian insurgents have posted a video in YouTube, showing the elimination of a helicopter with an anti-tank guided missile. The authors of the video claim the helicopter was on a rescue mission after the Turkish Air Force had shot down the Russian Su-24 bomber upon its intruding the territory of Turkey. 24.11.15 18:20 185 419 410 Previously in trend: War in Syria

"Killer Russia, get out of Syria," - people are gathering outside Russian consulate in Istanbul Dozens of protesters have gathered outside the Russian consulate in Istanbul. 24.11.15 17:45 74 223 261 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syria insurgents hit Russian helicopter, - Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Syrian fighters fired at a Russian helicopter forcing it to make an emergency landing in a nearby government-held area in Syria's Latakia province on Tuesday. 24.11.15 15:41 144 400 303 Previously in trend: Russian Su-24 downed in Turkey

Turkish military warned Russian Su-24 10 times about airspace violation The Turkish military, which did not confirm the plane's origin, said it had been warned 10 times in the space of five minutes about violating Turkish airspace. 24.11.15 12:21 127 439 549 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Turkey shoots down military jet over Syrian border, Russian Defense Ministry confirms plane crash. PHOTO Turkish warplanes have reportedly shot down a Russian military aircraft on the border with Syria. Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed its Su-24 plane has crashed in Syria. 24.11.15 11:19 301 516 990 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia's air strikes in Syria killed more than 400 civilians, - Independent As a result of air strikes by Russia's aerospace forces in Syria, 403 civilians have been killed, including 97 children. 23.11.15 10:48 21 909 98 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia wants to divert attention from ongoing aggression against Ukraine, – Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko thanked the leaders of the Baltic countries for their support and solidarity with Ukraine. 22.11.15 15:15 15 057 219 Ukrainian Politics

Lithuania will not participate in any coalition with Russia, - Grybauskaite Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said that Lithuania will not participate in a joint anti-ISIS coalition with Russia as long as Moscow carries out aggressive actions in Ukraine and Georgia. 20.11.15 20:45 17 558 214 World

"Stray missiles:" Russian long-range bombers fail to reach ISIL's targets. PHOTOS In recent days, the Russian Federation, under the banner of fighting terrorism, has considerably built up its military presence in Syria by deploying Tu-160, Tu-22M3, and Tu-96MS strategic long-range bombers. 20.11.15 18:14 134 516 286 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Russia is provoking and initiating global destabilization, - Poroshenko According to Ukraine president, Russia is the power behind current global destabilization. 18.11.15 12:33 21 148 108 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian terrorists downed MH17 Attacks in Paris

Hollande and Putin agreed on military coordination in fighting ISIS French President Francois Hollande and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone talk to step up cooperation in the fight against Islamic State terrorist group in Syria. 17.11.15 18:15 21 721 235 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia bombards Syrian city of Raqqa, ISIS HQ Russian strikes have not affected coalition operations against ISIS in any way. 17.11.15 16:02 45 783 276 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Putin demands intensification of Russian campaign in Syria Following the statement by the Russian FSB that a terrorist attack caused crash of the Russian Airbus A321 in Sinai, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation to intensify the military operation in Syria. 17.11.15 11:30 28 485 176 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US set to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia worth $1.29 bln The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of thousands of smart bombs to Saudi Arabia to help replenish supplies used in its battle against insurgents in Yemen and air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. 16.11.15 22:40 25 916 197 Previously in trend: War in Syria

More attacks are coming for Europe, French PM says French authorities knew attacks were being prepared and has warned that more are expected to come. 16.11.15 12:47 20 292 160 Previously in trend: Attacks in Paris

Syrian opposition rejects Moscow's settlement plan, - Reuters. VIDEO The Syrian opposition dismisses Russian ideas for solving the crisis. 11.11.15 18:02 27 850 127 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US Department of State says no political solution possible in Syria without Russia A political settlement of the conflict in Syria requires the involvement of Russia and Iran into discourse. 10.11.15 10:40 20 229 168 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Putin’s resolute desire in Syria may increase if attack on Russian jet confirmed, - The New York Times Should an attack on the Russian charter flight be confirmed, it will only strengthen Mr. Putin’s resolve to become more deeply involved in the Middle East. 09.11.15 20:04 48 005 368 Incidents

Russia deploys artillery and other ground assets in Syria, - Nuland Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said that Russia deployed artillery in Syria. 05.11.15 09:35 31 573 144 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Nuland elaborated on Russia's losses in pro-Assad military campaign in Syria Economic losses of the Russian Federation due to its air operations in Syria are estimated at several million a day, not to mention casualties and international reputation. 04.11.15 23:30 134 359 487 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia’s claim that it didn’t bomb Mosque in Syria proved to be lie, - Bellingcat. PHOTOS On October 1, 2015 reports of Russian airstrikes hitting a mosque in the town of Jisr al-Shughur in Idlib began appearing online. This included reports from local activists posted on social media, and video footage showing what was claimed to be damage to the Omar bin Al-Khattab mosque, in the north of the town. The claims were published by various media organisations, including Reuters, the Daily Telegraph (UK), and Al Jazeera. 02.11.15 17:23 130 506 354 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

At least 89 killed and 100 injured as missiles stroke Syrian Douma, - Reuters. VIDEO At least 89 people were killed and about 100 wounded as government forces fired 12 missiles at Douma, 15 km northeast of Damascus. 02.11.15 11:27 69 397 286 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian killer pilots in Syria

US considers sending additional forces to Syria U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter did not rule out the possibility of further special forces deployments to Syria if the initial deployment is successful. 31.10.15 10:21 21 815 460 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US sends special operations forces into Syria The U.S. will deploy a small contingent of U.S. special operations forces in Syria as part of a shift in its strategy against ISIS. 30.10.15 20:20 16 177 260 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Journalists captured column of Russian soldiers and military hardware in Syria. PHOTOS Russia's Ground Forces, which despite Putin's allegations are involved in ground operations in Syria, were detected in rural areas of Latakia province. 29.10.15 16:30 97 726 212 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia no longer able to conceal Syria losses proving its involvement in ground operations, - NSDC Secretary Turchynov The death of Russian contract serviceman in Syria proves the fact that Russia is involved in ground combat operations in the country. 28.10.15 15:13 50 672 222 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

US to launch 'Direct Action on the Ground' in Iraq and Syria, - Pentagon U.S. will begin "direct action on the ground" against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria, aiming to intensify pressure on the militants. 28.10.15 00:06 52 835 490 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Bellingcat investigative team found out who Russia is bombing in Syria. MAP The vast majority of Russian air strikes occurred on the positions occupied by the rebel groups not belonging to IG and represents a direct threat to the Syrian regime and its head Bashar Assad. 27.10.15 17:00 70 729 302 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian soldier killed in Syria, relatives confirm, - media. PHOTOS Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) activists say information appeared in social media about the death of the Russian contract soldier - 19-year-old Vadim Kostenko hailing from Kuban, Russia. 27.10.15 12:40 142 832 606 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian killer pilots in Syria

11 Russian killer pilots revealed in Syria, - InformNapalm. Infographics Ukrainian volunteers gathered open source information about Russian pilots participating in combat activities in Syria. 27.10.15 10:49 155 670 704 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian killer pilots in Syria

More than 200 civilians killed by Russian airstrikes in Syria, opposition says The Syrian National Coalition, the main Western-backed opposition group, says indiscriminate Russian aerial attacks are now the leading killer of civilians. 27.10.15 09:25 18 156 238 Previously in trend: War in Syria

France 24 journalists recorded conversation with Russian servicemen in Syria with a hidden camera. VIDEO France 24 aired a story about the events in Syria and participation of the Russian troops in military operations. 23.10.15 10:30 267 035 763 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to talk with Russia over Syria, - AFP The top diplomats from Russia, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will hold talks on the war in Syria Friday in Vienna. 23.10.15 12:30 9 443 102 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian recruiting centers in occupied Donetsk hire mercenaries for Syrian war, - Defense Ministry Main Intelligence Directorate Recruiting centers hiring mercenaries for the war in Syria operate in the occupied areas of the Donbas. 22.10.15 15:51 14 085 117 Previously in trend: War in Syria Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russian airstrike hit hospital in Syria, killing 13 people. VIDEO A Russian aircraft carried out air strikes hitting a field hospital in the town of Sarmin in Syrian Idlib province Oct. 21. 22.10.15 11:50 83 157 414 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Assad's visit to Russia at odds with Moscow's statements, - The White House The visit of Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday to Moscow, where he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is not conducive to achieving a political settlement of the conflict in Syria. 21.10.15 23:54 41 949 188 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Former U.S. President Carter passes ISIL maps to Russia "for accurate airstrikes," - The Washington Free Beacon The move is apparently at odds with the Obama administration’s official policy of not cooperating with Russia in the Syrian war. 21.10.15 17:29 30 519 207 World

Russian terrorist Girkin predicts collapse of Russia: cession of Crimea will be followed by cession of the Russian Federation Russian terrorist Igor Girkin (aka Strelkov) predicted catastrophic consequences for Russia due to its intervention in the armed conflict in Syria. 21.10.15 16:58 209 101 801 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Memorandum of Understanding between US and Russia regarding safety over Syrian air space in effect, - Pentagon Senior officials from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Russian Ministry of Defense signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding measures to minimize the risk of inflight incidents among coalition and Russian aircraft operating in Syrian air space yesterday, Oct. 20. 21.10.15 10:12 17 945 130 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian airstrikes in north Latakia, Syria, kill 45, - AFP At least 45 people have been killed in a wave of Russian air strikes in the north of the regime stronghold of Latakia province, a monitoring group said on Tuesday. 20.10.15 12:06 19 531 193 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Logic for British air strikes in Syria 'inescapable,' British Defense Secretary says. PHOTOS British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon says that British warplanes should be deployed in Syria, but raises the prospect of an "accidental confrontation" with Russian forces. 19.10.15 17:03 43 079 282 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian killer pilots in Syria War

Ultimatum to Kremlin: New information on Russian pilots killing Syrians disclosed. PHOTOS The InformNapalm international volunteer community keeps publishing a series of articles accusing Russia of committing war crimes against civilians in Syria and moderate Syrian opposition. 19.10.15 15:25 273 510 1 368 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian killer pilots in Syria

No one knows where to expect Russia's 'green men' next moment, Poroshenko says Russian Federation's behavior in Syria is another manifestation of the Kremlin's aggressive logic. 19.10.15 10:19 41 186 288 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea War

We are protecting our national interests in Syria – Medvedev The goal of Russia's air campaign in Syria is not to protect President Bashar Assad, but to fight terrorists, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday. 17.10.15 17:36 43 439 447 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Al-Qaeda commander killed in Syria An airstrike has killed a top al-Qaeda commander and two other fighters in Syria, activists said Saturday, but it was not immediately clear whether it was carried out by the U.S.-led coalition or Russian warplanes. 17.10.15 16:59 42 171 255 Previously in trend: War in Syria