Syria

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

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

Russian officer Andrei Troshev, who fought in Ukraine, hospitalized with loads of cash after drinking vodka in St. Petersburg. PHOTOS Retired Colonel of the Russian police Andrei Troshev, who fought in the Donbas, has been taken to a hospital in St. Petersburg in an inadequate condition with 5 million rubles ($81,207) in his pocket. 06.06.17 17:38 305 589 191 World

Russian Defense Ministry published video of missile launches against Syria from Mediterranean Sea. VIDEO Missile ships Zeliony Dol and Serpukhov performed launches of Kalibr cruise missiles against facilities in Syria. 20.08.16 10:23 47 889 190 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

Video of aftermath of Syria gas attack staged, Russian Foreign Ministry says The video about the effects of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian province of Idlib, published by certain Western media, is prearranged. 05.04.17 18:58 64 868 187 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Germany will not cooperate with Russia in Syria Berlin is not going to cooperate with the Russian military in the fight against ISIS, head of the German Federal Chancellery Peter Altmaier told Spiegel. 05.12.15 15:46 15 862 187 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US-Russia relations deteriorated under Trump, - Putin The trust in relations between Russia and the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump has eroded. 12.04.17 16:10 48 243 185 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Pentagon releases details on US-led airstrikes in Syria triggered by recent chemical attack. PHOTOS The Pentagon disclosed more details about the three targets the American military struck in Syria late Friday in conjunction with British and French forces. 16.04.18 10:25 54 994 185 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia fails to live up to its commitments, - White House Diplomatic cooperation between the United States and Russian Federation on settling of the conflict in Syria has not reached its goals. 30.09.16 11:22 54 619 185 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syria gas attack: Hundreds hospitalized with phosphorus poisoning. VIDEOS 18+ Dozens of locals died and hundreds were hospitalized with symptoms of chemical poisoning in the Syrian province of Idlib. 06.04.17 00:13 93 933 183 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Trump willing to act when countries 'cross the line,' strike shows, - Tillerson U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the missile strike upon Syria is a demonstration of what can happen when countries "cross the line." 07.04.17 11:05 52 945 182 Previously in trend: War in Syria

France's Macron says he convinced Trump not to withdraw troops from Syria so far France convinced U.S. President Donald Trump to continue military campaign in Syria and commit U.S. troops "for the long term". 16.04.18 11:23 37 634 181 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Covered in blood and dust: photo of 5-year-old Syrian boy wounded in airstrike on Aleppo stirs up Internet. PHOTO The air strike was allegedly committed by Russian or Assad's forces. 18.08.16 15:40 122 630 178 World

Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning Syria chemical attack, - CNN It's the eighth time Russia has vetoed a proposed Security Council resolution on Syria. 12.04.17 23:40 58 234 177 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

"Russia, separatists must lay down arms and stop bullying Ukraine," - Obama Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Aug. 2, United States President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for Ukraine. 03.08.16 09:52 60 590 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian air power drops flame bombs on Syrian city, covers it in flames. VIDEO Video footage of Russian air power assault in the north of Syrian city of Aleppo has been uploaded on the Internet. 22.06.16 11:25 98 102 174 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Terrorist Girkin: 210 Russian mercenaries killed, thrice as much injured in action in Syria last year Russian private military company (PMC) Vagner lost about 210 its mercenaries in Syria in 2017 while over 600 were injured. 09.01.18 16:11 45 735 173 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia's FM indignant at western demands for Moscow on Ukraine, Syria Statements by the leadership of Western countries on Russia's responsibility for the Ukrainian and Syrian crises are a "non-partner approach." 17.04.17 21:28 128 605 170 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

52 percent of Russians support airstrikes in Syria, - opinion poll by Levada Center. CHART Recent opinion polls showed that the air strikes committed by the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria were viewed favorably by 52 percent of respondents. 31.10.16 18:12 18 763 168 Previously in trend: Russian killer pilots in Syria

Russia uses cluster munitions in Syria, - Human Rights Watch The human rights organization Human Rights Watch has accused the Russian Federation of the use of cluster munitions in its military campaign in Syria. 21.12.15 12:32 17 982 168 Previously in trend: War in Syria

IS propagandists spread rumors. All helicopters in place, no losses reported, - Russia's MoD denies destruction of Syrian airbase Russia's Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov has commented on Stratfor's report about the destruction of Russian airbase in Syria by Daesh jihadists. 24.05.16 17:54 48 398 168 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

Russia, Assad regime aircraft hit US-backed forces' positions in Syria, - Reuters U.S.-backed Syrian Arab Coalition near the Syrian town of al Bab incurred losses as Russian and Syrian aircraft committed airstrikes on their positions on Tuesday. 01.03.17 23:07 47 913 167 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

Battle of Palmyra: Daesh fighters destroy Assad's army firing point. VIDEO A video footage of a successful attack by ISIS on a firing point of Syrian government forces near the city of Palmyra has been released online. 12.12.16 21:45 102 045 165 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

30 people killed in suspected suicide bombing in Turkey An explosion has killed at least 30 people with 100 more having been injured in a municipal culture center in Turkey's border with Syria. 20.07.15 17:48 44 725 163 World

Strong earthquake occurred in Turkey, killing more than 900 people. PHOTOS As a result of the earthquake in Turkey, more than 900 people died. 06.02.23 12:52 29 203 162 Photo News

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

US' Trump pledges to take major decision on chemical weapons attack in Syria within 48 hours U.S. President Donald Trump promised on Monday that a "major decision" would be taken on Syria within the next two days, as a US navy destroyer appeared to be getting in position to attack. 10.04.18 11:44 34 260 161 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Putin is liar: Russia has sent even more troops to Syria, - The Daily Signal Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions to withdraw troops from Syria were smoke and mirrors, while Russia has been rolling in even more troops and equipment. 28.04.16 22:40 39 953 161 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian military launch heavy air strikes on eastern Aleppo, - Reuters After several days of relative calm, the Russian warplanes resumed heavy bombing of rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Tuesday. 11.10.16 18:41 61 110 161 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

“My Palmyra’s fate in your hands," - Syrian girls pictured by Kremlin propagandists for calendar express gratitude to Russian soldiers. PHOTOS Kremlin propagandists issued a calendar showing 12 Syrian girls expressing gratitude to the Russian military for their actions in Syria. 15.12.16 17:04 118 144 160 Oddities

"Russia - killer," "Assad - killer": thousands of people protest against Assad's army activities in Aleppo. VIDEO In the evening of Dec. 13, a demonstration in support of the people of Syrian Aleppo took place in the Turkish capital near the Russian embassy building. 14.12.16 09:50 62 326 158 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russian MoD representative blames "US, UK and French sponsors of terrorists" for killing Russian medical worker in Syria A Russian female army medic was killed in hospital shelling in the Syrian city of Aleppo, while two other medics received injuries. One of those injured subsequently died in the hospital. 05.12.16 17:45 73 234 158 Incidents

Merkel 'outraged' over Syrian offensive and Russian airstrikes German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed outrage over Russian-backed attacks in Syria as a government offensive drives thousands of civilians to the Turkish border, exacerbating the already critical refugee crisis Merkel is struggling to resolve. 08.02.16 17:04 69 103 157 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Syrian government chemical attack on rebel area reportedly kills 58, including 11 children, - Reuters A suspected Syrian government chemical attack killed at least 58 people, including 11 children, in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday. 04.04.17 18:02 43 918 154 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Transdniestria and Syria - Russia makes conscious effort to widen its footprint in strategic spaces, - Stratfor. MAP From eastern Ukraine to Alawite Syria to Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia appears to be making a conscious effort to widen its footprint in strategic spaces. This will be a pricey endeavor, but the geopolitical logic behind these moves is not lacking. 16.09.15 20:35 63 590 154 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US set to unilaterally respond to Syria gas attack if UN fails If the U.N. turns incapable of action, individual member states will be compelled to act independently. 05.04.17 23:10 66 850 153 Previously in trend: War in Syria

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

ATGM shot that presumably killed Russian Major Bordov in Syria. VIDEO InformNapalm OSINT group has found a video of an ATGM launch by opposition forces that allegedly killed two Syrian and two Russian servicemen. 21.04.17 23:26 113 887 151 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US to suspend talks with Russia on Syria, Kerry says The United States is on the verge of suspending talks with Russia on cease-fire deal implementation to end the violence in Syria. 29.09.16 22:01 55 982 148 Previously in trend: War in Syria

US airstrikes on Syria followed villainous chemical attacks that cannot go unanswered, NATO chief says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad bears full responsibility for the U.S. airstrikes against Shayrat air base in Syria. 07.04.17 15:41 25 848 148 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian bomb component found on site of deadly gas attack in Syria, Bellingcat founder Higgins says. PHOTOS The Russian-produced bomb fuse covered in Sarin and Sarin byproducts was found at the site of the deadly gas attack on Syrian village of Al-Lataminah. 09.11.17 19:15 81 676 147 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Russia's MoD lies again: evidence of destroyed Russian helicopters found. PHOTOS New evidence of a May 14 attack on the T4 airbase in Syria, which destroyed Russian helicopters and other military equipment, has been released. 27.05.16 17:03 175 444 144 Photo News

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