Monday, October 26, 2015

WORLD_ SYRIA_ Harsh conditions are foiling Russian jets in Syria

USA TODAY

Harsh conditions are foiling Russian jets in Syria

Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
6:16 p.m. EDT October 25, 2015

The Russian Defence Ministry releases footage of Russian fighter planes operating in Syria. Video provided by AFP Newslook



A Russian jet fighter armed with laser guided bombs takes off from an airbase in Syria on Oct. 3.(Photo: Alexander Kots, AP)


WASHINGTON – Russian warplanes sent to Syria to back the regime of Bashar Assad are breaking down at a rapid rate that appears to be affecting their ability to strike targets, according to a senior Defense official.

Nearly one-third of Russian attack planes and half of its transport aircraft are grounded at any time as the harsh, desert conditions take a toll on equipment and crews, said the official who was not authorized to speak publicly about sensitive intelligence matters.

The Russians appear to be having difficulty adapting to the dusty conditions, and the number of airstrikes they have conducted seems to have dipped slightly.

READ MORE: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/10/25/russia-vladimir-putin-ash-carter-syria/74586002/


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