Syria

Russia warns against any strikes on Syria, says US missiles to be shot down, launch sites destroyed, - Reuters Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin said any U.S. missiles fired at Syria would be shot down while the launch sites would be targeted, a step that could trigger a major escalation in the Syrian war. 11.04.18 11:57 71 150 360 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

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

Russia recruits mercenaries in occupied Ukrainian Yenakiieve for war in Syria, - Intelligence The Russian Federation is actively recruiting militants in the Donbas to fight in Syria. 08.01.16 18:44 42 485 356 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

Russian Mi-8 helicopter shot from ground, entire crew died, - Putin's Spokesperson Peskov All persons on board of the Mi-8 helicopter, shot down in Syria, died. 01.08.16 15:09 127 909 354 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

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

French President warns of risk of war between Turkey and Russia over Syria, - Reuters President of France warned that there was a risk of war between Turkey and Russia over Syria, adding that Moscow should stop backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 19.02.16 23:29 66 329 352 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

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

Russia and Syrian government launched air strikes on Aleppo again Fighting continues in the besieged, rebel-held neighborhoods of eastern Aleppo, a day after the end of a 72-hour "humanitarian" cease-fire that had been declared by Syria's government and its main ally, Russia. 23.10.16 12:59 43 206 348 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

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

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

Turkish embassy staff attacked protester woman with bollard. VIDEO Few decades of libertarian and left-wing activists gathered on October 11th for support of Rojava, democratic confederalism and against the military operation of Turkey in Rojava, North Syria. 11.10.19 16:14 28 405 337 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian T-90 destroyed in Syria with American TOW-2 missile. VIDEO A video has been released on the Internet in which a fighter of the Free Syrian Army hits a T-90 battle tank with TOW-2 anti-tank guided missile. 11.05.16 13:13 305 445 336 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Most of Russian vessels left Syrian Tartus Port due to possible near-future strikes, - ISI. PHOTOS Russia took almost all its Naval Forces from Tartus Port, Syria due to possible near-future strikes. 12.04.18 10:41 95 439 336 Previously in trend: War in 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

Russian Colonel Galitsky killed in Syria used to fight in Donbas, - journalist. PHOTO Colonel of the Russian Armed Forces Ruslan Galitsky, killed in Syria, earlier participated in combat fighting in the Donbas. 07.12.16 13:22 146 057 335 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian killer pilots in Syria

Putin postpones his visit to France on Sept. 19, - Reuters The Kremlin has decided that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not come to Paris next week after declining to meet President Francois Hollande only for talks on Syria - the latest deterioration in ties between Moscow and the West. 11.10.16 14:02 100 083 327 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

Russian contract soldiers who refused to fight in Syria could be charged with treason Russian contract soldiers, who refused to be redeployed to Syria from the military port of Novorossiysk, could face a criminal prosecution. 20.09.15 11:26 53 925 323 World

Putin frustrated by pace of Syrian campaign, - Reuters Vladimir Putin thinks Russian air strikes in Syria have helped turn the war's tide but the pace of the Syrian army's advance has frustrated him. If Aleppo falls, he could get the military and symbolic prize he has been craving. 05.02.16 21:38 98 345 322 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Accident with Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier: casualties reported as floating dock sinks during vessel's repair One of the world's largest floating docks, the PD-50, and the only one used to repair Russia's ill-fated aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, has sunk during the repairs to the vessel early on Tuesday. 30.10.18 11:50 33 258 319 Incidents

Bulgaria will intercept Russian planes heading to Syria - Defense Minister Nenchev The Bulgarian Air Force will intercept Russian planes flying to Syria without a permit. 09.09.15 16:49 42 820 316 Incidents

Syrian opposition forces capture Damascus, announce Assad’s escape On Sunday morning, the united forces of the Syrian opposition announced the liberation of the capital Damascus, and the flight of President Bashar al-Assad from the city. 08.12.24 08:02 36 869 313

Trump on Syria: If Putin did not support this "animal," no problem would be there U.S. President Donald Trump believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is backing an "animal" in Syria. Nevertheless, the United States has no plans to launch a military operation there. 12.04.17 10:25 120 735 309 Previously in trend: War 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

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

Turkey downed Su-24 to secure oil supplies from Islamic State, - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Moscow has obtained evidence that Turkey continues receiving oil from ISIS on an industrial scale. 30.11.15 22:02 50 107 302 Previously in trend: Russian Su-24 downed in Turkey

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

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

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

"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

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 Envoy Power at UN accuses Russia of 'barbarism' US envoy Samantha Power has accused Russia of spreading false information about Syria and accused Moscow of 'barbarism.' 26.09.16 12:01 68 733 285 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia redeploying mercenaries from Donbas to Syria, - InfoResist group The Kremlin is currently redeploying mercenaries from the Ukrainian Donbas to Syria. 21.09.15 10:05 80 335 284 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Obama to Erdogan: US determined to back Turkey's national security and its right of self-defense Turkish president and his American counterpart spoke over the phone for over an hour to discuss a host of issues, including Wednesday’s Ankara bombing and the ongoing Syrian crisis 19.02.16 23:48 45 979 283 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

Russia launches explicit submarine attak on Syria. VIDEO The Russian Defense Ministry arranged a demonstration bombing of Syrian territories by Caliber cruise missiles. 09.12.15 17:22 83 970 282 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

Talks with Russia over Syria will not change U.S. sanctions in response to destabilizing actions in Ukraine, - US Defense Secretary Talks with Russia over Syria conflict will neither take away from the strong U.S. condemnation of Russian actions in Ukraine nor change U.S. sanctions and security support in response to destabilizing actions. 25.09.15 10:53 24 824 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Europe gets 8,000 refugees daily – UN The United Nations said on Friday it could see no easing of the flow of refugees into Europe, with 8,000 arrivals daily, and that problems now facing governments may turn out to be only "the tip of the iceberg." The greater number of asylum seekers reaching Europe, many on flimsy dinghies crossing the Mediterranean or on hazardous journeys hidden in trucks, are from Syria or Iraq. Others are from Afghanistan, Pakistan and African countries including Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia. 26.09.15 10:14 9 033 268 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

Pentagon says Russian manufactured air defense systems totally ineffective Russia falsely claimed Syria air defenses shot down a significant number of missiles when in fact all of the targets were hit. 20.04.18 11:42 55 685 265 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Obama urges Russia to stop bombing 'moderate' Syria rebels U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Sunday to stop bombing "moderate" rebels in Syria in support of its ally President Bashar al-Assad, a campaign seen in the West as a major obstacle to latest efforts to end the war. 15.02.16 11:33 36 759 265 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US-Russia tensions more dangerous than in Cold War times, - Steinmeier Tensions between Washington and Moscow have created a situation that is "more dangerous" than the Cold War. 09.10.16 10:27 68 681 263 World

"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