25-09-2018, 12:25 PM
Following the destruction of their IL-20 and the death of 15 Russian aircrew as a result of subterfuge by the Israeli fighter pilot, Russia has now announced that the very capable S-300 AA missile system is to be provided to Syria over the next two weeks. They have also stated that Latakia province is now subject to a no-fly status using their EM warfare capability. Not least, Russia will suppress communications, radar and satellite targeting for any air attack in Syrian airspace. These steps have been followed by a report that a Russian S-35s advanced jet intercepted a USAF F-22 in Syrian airspace.
It seems evident that Russia have finally lost all patience with French, British and Israeli provocations in Syria and these steps are their answer. Were any of the three nations to attempt further actions of this nature I'd hate to consider the consequences and hope that henceforward cooler heads prevail in these capitals. I don't count on it, however. My guess is that they'll keep trying to find a way to make it acceptable to the US public to step into the fray in a major way. This probably can only be achieved if Trump is so hamstrung that the neocons inside and outside his administration can safely proceed militarily without worrying themselves about what he says or thinks.
It seems evident that Russia have finally lost all patience with French, British and Israeli provocations in Syria and these steps are their answer. Were any of the three nations to attempt further actions of this nature I'd hate to consider the consequences and hope that henceforward cooler heads prevail in these capitals. I don't count on it, however. My guess is that they'll keep trying to find a way to make it acceptable to the US public to step into the fray in a major way. This probably can only be achieved if Trump is so hamstrung that the neocons inside and outside his administration can safely proceed militarily without worrying themselves about what he says or thinks.
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VV Putin and S Shoigu have quickly and calmly moved to insure that another incident like the IL-20 shoot down does not occur again. After laying the blame for the incident squarely on Israel, both men announced Syria will receive a major upgrade to their air defense system. Russian will deliver S-300 systems to the Syrians within the next two weeks. If Russia already has S-300 systems under their control in Syria, these systems will probably be turned over the Syrians and new Russian systems will be brought in. Otherwise, new systems will be flown in directly to the Syrians. I would think the former would be the most reasonable way to upgrade the Syrian air defense system within two weeks… unless the Russian have already quietly flown them in. In either case, Russian technicians and trainer will surely work with their Syrian counterparts for well past the two weeks stated.
In other developments, Russian Senator and former Air Force commander Viktor Bondarev announced the establishment of a no-fly zone in Latakia to prevent a repeat of the IL-20 aircraft tragedy. He added that "any unauthorized objects in the sky over Hmeimim Airport will definitely be eliminated." I'm sure that remark was meant for an Israeli audience. I'm also certain that VV Putin personally informed Netanyahu of this in one of their recent phone calls. [/FONT]
In addition to the S-300s and no-fly zone, Russian radio electronic combat assets will suppress communications, radars and satellite navigation of any combat aircraft attacking targets in Syria. A Russian Su-35S has reportedly intercepted a US F-22 over Syria. Russian has also asked for permission to station fighters and bombers at the Nojeh Air Base in NW Iran. The bear is seriously pissed. [/FONT]
I guess we'll soon see if the Israelis are feeling froggy.[/FONT]
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https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-putin-assad-discuss-s-300-delivery-idlib-agreement-over-phone-call/[/FONT]
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https://southfront.org/russian-ew-systems-to-suppress-communications-radars-and-satellite-navigation-of-combat-aviation-attacking-targets-in-syria/[/FONT]
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-su-35-allegedly-intercepts-us-f-22-raptor-over-syria/[/FONT]
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-to-use-iranian-airbase-for-syria-operations/[/FONT]
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The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge.
Carl Jung - Aion (1951). CW 9, Part II: P.14