Syria

"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming," - Trump on Russia's pledge to down any missiles fired at Syria U.S. President Donald Trump said that regardless of Russia's threats Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would still be held accountable for the recent chemical weapons attack in Douma. 11.04.18 16:33 111 685 547 World

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

Syrian insurgents destroyed Russian commando near Palmyra. VIDEO Syrian rebels have destroyed a Russian Spetsnaz fighter near Palmyra. Attention! Video is not recommended for people with unstable mentality! 18.03.16 18:05 285 130 541 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Patience with Russia's continued abandonment of its commitments not unlimited, - joint statement of US and its European allies Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the United States and the European Union's top diplomat Federica Mogherini published a joint statement on Syria expressing harsh criticism of Russia. 25.09.16 12:18 175 949 531 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

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

Obama, Putin first meeting in two years does not defuse tensions between the two presidents. PHOTOS U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin delivered speeches at the UN General Assembly on Monday. President Obama stressed the importance of the Ukrainian conflict solution for the world, while Putin only mentioned Ukraine in passing. The two presidents exchanged public insults, but the very discussion between them happened behind the closed doors after the official ceremonies. 29.09.15 10:23 125 489 513 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Military helicopter with Russian pilots on board crashed in Syria. VIDEO A video recording the crash of Syrian Mi-25 combat helicopter controlled by Russian military instructor pilots Ryafagat Khabibulin and Yevgeny Dolgin has been posted online. 10.07.16 12:13 223 491 511 Incidents

US urges Iraqi government to declare country's airspace off limits to Russian transport planes, - The New York Times American diplomats raised the issue with the Iraqi government on Sept. 5, hoping that the Iraqis would follow Bulgaria’s example and declare their airspace off limits to the Russian transport planes. 14.09.15 20:47 43 985 502 Incidents

Russia dropped phosphorous, cluster bombs on Syria's residential areas, - Turkish media. VIDEO Bombers of the Russian Aerospace Defense Forces dropped phosphorous and cluster bombs on the populated areas of the opposition-held Syrian provinces of Idlib and Aleppo. 09.06.16 09:24 138 246 493 Previously in trend: War 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

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

“What are you doing in Syria? You’re essentially occupier,” - Erdogan addresses Putin President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Russian President Vladimir Putin occupier and said his country shouldn’t repeat in Syria the same mistake it made when it turned down a U.S. request to join the coalition that toppled Saddam Hussein. 08.02.16 10:08 115 828 483 Previously in trend: War in Syria

“Russians told us they had no forces there,” – top US military Mattis on Russian mercenaries killed in Syria U.S. Defense Secretary, four-star General James "Mad Dog" Mattis commented on the U.S.-led coalition airstrikes that killed about 100 pro-government troops who had attacked coalition-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near Syria’s Deir el-Zour on the night of Feb. 8, 2018. 12.02.18 12:41 82 191 471 Previously in trend: War in Syria

"I fear that a bloody spring is coming again to Ukraine,” - McCain on Russian troops withdrawal from Syria U.S. Senator John McCain believes that Russia will turn its resource and attention elsewhere after withdrawal of its forces from Syria. In turn, this may lead to resumption of active hostilities in eastern Ukraine. 15.03.16 16:58 238 646 460 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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

Moscow suspends Russia-US memorandum to prevent mid-air collisions over Syria in response to recent US missile strike Russia responded to the U.S. air strikes by suspending memorandum with the U.S. aimed at preventing incidents and ensure flight safety in Syria. 07.04.17 12:14 97 555 456 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia's TOS-1A flamethrower destroyed in Syria, - powerful ammo detonation. VIDEO Russia uses TOS-1A "Solntsepek" heavy flamethrower systems in the military conflict in Syria. One of them has been recently destroyed in the vicinity of Aleppo. 07.06.16 11:52 282 302 456 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia supports Assad's army at war against Syrian rebels. PHOTOS+VIDEO Involvment of Russian troops and equipment in the military conflict in Syria is confirmed by a new video released by Syrian state TV. It shows Russian troops fighting alongside President Bashar al-Assad's army in a recent bombardment of Damascus. 04.09.15 18:25 106 979 453 World

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

US to ponder more sanctions against Russia over Syria Washington views imposing extra sanctions against Russia as a reaction to its recent actions in Syria. 04.10.16 00:05 139 956 447 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia War

"Hysteria at sunset,” “complete failure,” “it’s when you lose your nerve," - Russia responds to Carter’s statement on Russia’s ‘zero contribution’ to fight against ISIS Russian Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya called the statement by U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on Russia’s "zero" contribution to the fight against the Islamic State terrorists "unprofessional and hysterical.” 09.01.17 13:25 154 261 444 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Iraq rejects US appeal to block its airspace Russian aircraft, - sources Russia is flying military equipment and personnel into Syria via Iraqi airspace ignoring warnings from the United States. 15.09.15 21:09 61 532 443 Incidents

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

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

White House 'monitoring' reports about Russian troops in Syria The White House spokesman Josh Earnest said that they are monitoring reports that Russia is carrying out military operations in Syria. 05.09.15 09:27 41 052 431 World

Russia sent two assault landing ships to Syria, - Reuters The Russian Federation has sent two ships with marines and additional aircraft to Syria. 09.09.15 22:40 90 673 425 World

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

Russian submarine fired missiles at Syria from Mediterranean Sea, - Russia’s defense minister Russia has launched a missile strike on the positions of the ‘Islamic State’ from the Rostov-on-Don submarine located in the Mediterranean Sea using ‘Caliber’ cruise missiles. 08.12.15 22:59 84 975 423 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

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

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

New chemical weapons attack reported in Syria’s north, - journalist. VIDEO+PHOTOS The city of Kafr Zita in northern Syria came under chemical weapons attack today, April 12. 12.04.17 16:23 217 414 405 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

Syrian rebels claim they destroyed Russian helicopter. VIDEO Syrian rebels destroyed a helicopter with a TOW missile, which belonged to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Hama province. 03.09.16 14:16 143 788 401 World

Commanders of bombers involved in airstrikes against peaceful citizens of Syria unveiled. PHOTOS InformNapalm discloses new information about the commanders of Tu-22M3 bombers’ crews after the massive airstrikes on the Syrian cities conducted by the Russian aviation which resulted in numerous civilian victims. 14.12.15 12:01 123 892 396 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Russia's cutting edge arms used in Syria, - Reuters Syrian army started using new types of weapons from Russia. 17.09.15 17:05 73 076 393 World

"57-mm rockets are considered humanitarian aid in Russia": journalist reveals 'humanitarian assistance' from Russian helicopter downed in Syria. PHOTOS German journalist Björn Stritzel published pictures of 57-mm missiles carried by the Russian "logistic support Mi-8 helicopter" downed in Syria. 01.08.16 21:20 235 413 389 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia would not dare to retaliate US, NATO massive strike on pro-Assad forces, - Butusov Given NATO’s complete superiority, Russia would not dare to respond militarily to possible airstrike on Syria by the U.S. and its allies. Russians stand little chance of success in the Middle East. 12.04.18 16:57 78 494 388 Incidents

IS militants seize Russian base in Palmyra, find abandoned loads of weapons and bank cards. VIDEO During a successful offensive on Palmyra, Daesh fighters captured a Russian army base with tons of weapons hastily abandoned by retreating troops. 13.12.16 21:25 228 476 385 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia’s top gun Filippov killed in Syria never had Ukrainian citizenship, - journalist. PHOTOS+VIDEO (Viewer discretion advised!) It is easy to belie the fake news spread by the Russian media about alleged Ukrainian citizenship of Su-25 pilot who was shot dead in Syria after his jet was brought down on Feb. 3. 05.02.18 12:18 77 847 383 Incidents

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

Four Russian generals allegedly killed in Syria’s Turkmen Mountain, - Anadolu Agency 15 pro-regime military officials, including four Russian generals, have been killed by opposition forces in northwestern Syria near the border with Turkey. 03.02.16 23:21 126 519 375 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Putin’s behavior in Syria and Ukraine has entered the realm of war crimes, - The New York Times The West cannot just keep turning the other cheek to Putin. It should give him a dose of his own medicine. 05.10.16 21:40 150 872 370 World

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

Hungarian police fire tear gas at refugees. VIDEO Earlier, the Hungarian government introduced a state of emergency in two regions of the country 16.09.15 19:02 43 337 366 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia's isolation may increase, - U.S. Department of State If Russia continues supporting the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Washington can apply instruments for its "further isolation." 16.09.15 11:05 39 148 365 World

Elimination of Wagner mercenaries in Syria: CNN shows footage of U.S. airstrike. VIDEO On Feb. 13, CNN showed footage of U.S. airstrike that killed mercenaries of the Russian private military company Vagner in Syria’s northern province of Deir Ez-Zor. 14.02.18 12:22 82 587 363 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