100 Russian nationals reportedly killed by USA in Syria

[mangekyo]

If Russia had lost 1 Soldier you know what they do

Prevent tourists from entering the country that shot down their plane, I mean killed the soldier?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

It becomes very clear , the moment Russia will bring Sukhoi-30 and hand it in Abundance to Iran/Syria
there will be a lot less American visible in PKK regions

100-120 Mig/Sukhoi should help bring peace to Iran/Syrian airspace

Since Russia has secured Port Access to Lebnoon for Heavy Weapon Supplies

The PKK story is close to finishing it might be a quite an abrupt end

 

[LeGenD]

FYI: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Russian-mercenary-soldiers-killed-Syria.html

As far as I am aware, this fight occurred over a Syrian oilfield. Absolutely major clash.

Some of the Russians KIA were professional soldiers - veterans of conflict in Ukraine. I have seen photos.

I am baffled that why this happened and who called the shots first.

 

[HttpError]

You cannot do much against the US. Very simple.

Do not mistake some moronic rebels for the US army.

Russians have backed off after this clash.

If they did then all hell break loose and world will witness the wrath of the Great and Only Super Power of this world.

 

[Sugarcane]

Looks like Trump have bigger button than Putin as well

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[LeGenD]

Pics or it didn't happen.

You can see some pics in this thread: https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/us-k...acked-sdf-forces-in-deir-er-zor.543876/page-3

I don't think they will show you pics of dead because of Geneva conventions.

However, this incident is REAL. Biggest clash reported between Russian-backed forces and American troops since Vietnam War. Russian sources have confirmed.

 

[vostok]

@vostok

I feel your pain, my friend. But you really downplaying the incident.

Do you really believe the British and American media?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Simple Answer for Russia
More Jets for Syria/Iran (60 for Syria and 60 for Iran)

120 Pro Russian Airforce should finish off PKK and bring stability in region

Lot of Airforces rely on Russian plans to prevent things like PKK happening

 

[Solomon2]

U.S. Air Strikes Reportedly Kill 'Dozens' Of Russian Fighters In Syria
Last Updated: February 13, 2018 18:39 GMT

• RFE/RL

U.S. troops look toward the border with Turkey from a small outpost near the town of Manbij in northern Syria on February 7.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. air strikes killed multiple Russia mercenary soldiers serving in Syria, according to news reports and open-source researchers, with some reports saying dozens may have died.

President Vladimir Putin's spokesman denied knowledge of the February 7 incident in the Deir al-Zor region, whose mystery has deepened in recent days, as relatives and colleagues of Russians soldiers serving in Syria have begun speaking out.

The U.S. Defense Department said the air strikes, which included fighter and ground-attack aircraft, and Marine artillery, targeted Syrian government-backed troops after as many as 500 attackers launched a coordinated assault on a base housing Syrian opposition forces, along with U.S. military advisers in Deir al-Zor.

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  U.S. officials said around 100 soldiers were killed, but did not identify them.
  
  Over the weekend, however, reports emerged on Russian blogs and elsewhere that an unknown number of Russian contract soldiers were killed.
  
  
  
  
  The Russian Defense Ministry has said that none of its soldiers was in the area and suggested that that pro-Syrian government fighters may have failed to coordinate their actions with the Russian military.
  
  U.S. military officials also said that, during the air assault, they had been in contact with the Russian military, via a special hotline set up by the two sides to avoid hostile incidents between the two.
  
  The Moscow-based Conflict Intelligence Team, which monitors Russian involvement in the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, on February 12 identified three Russians it said were among those killed.
  
  A Cossack organization in Kaliningrad posted on social media that one of its members had also been killed.
  
  President Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that the Russian intervention in Syria, which began in late 2015, was winding down, and in December ordered that uniformed Russian troops and equipment be withdrawn.
  
  Meanwhile, an unknown number of Russians working for private military companies have been serving alongside regular Russian troops. A St. Petersburg company known as PWC Vagner has been one of the most prominent.
  
  The Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta said 13 Russians were killed in the attack and another 15 wounded.
  
  Bloomberg, citing two unnamed Russians, said more than 200 contract soldiers died in the attack. The New York Times cited a Syrian military officer as saying about 100 Russian soldiers had been killed.
  
  Grigory Yavlinsky, a liberal Russian politicians who is running in next month’s presidential election, also suggested there were Russian deaths in Syria. He called on Putin to report publicly about "the actions of Russian troops in Syria at present and the number of deaths of Russian citizens regardless of their military status."
  
  "I also think it is essential to account publicly on interactions with the United States, since the danger of an accidental or intentional direct military engagement between Russia and the United States is growing," Yavlinsky said in a statement.
  
  Asked about the reports, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists in Moscow on February 13 that the government only knows about the actions of the Russian military in Syria.
  
  "We don't have information about other Russians who might be in Syria," he said.
  
  The reports of Russian deaths in the incident in Deir al-Zor came amid persistent tension in U.S.-Russian relations, which are strained by disputes over Syria and several other issues.
  
  They also come weeks ahead of a March 18 election in which Putin is widely expected to secure a fourth term as president.
  
  With reporting by Bloomberg, AP, Interfax, and CBS News

 

[LeGenD]

Do you really believe the British and American media?

Friend,

If this was an isolated piece, you could argue. However, every major outlet has reported the incident by now. Even footage has surfaced. Russian sources themselves are confirming. One Russian source has reported over 200 dead on Russian side.

If you know me - I do not believe in propaganda.

This clash is absolutely real, it occurred over control of an oilfield in Syria.

In no way or form this is a demonstration of weakness on the part of Russia; Russians took their chances against a superpower in this case. Not some rebels.

I hope situation does not escalate further. Russians and US have a deconfliction plan in Syria, to prevent incidents like these.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Friend,

If this was an isolated piece, you could argue. However, every major outlet has reported the incident by now. Even footage has surfaced. Russian sources themselves are confirming. One Russian source has reported over 200 dead on Russian side.

If you know me - I do not believe in propaganda.

This clash is absolutely real, it occurred over control of an oilfield in Syria.

In no way or form this is a demonstration of weakness on the part of Russia; Russians took their chances against a superpower in this case. Not some rebels.

I hope situation does not escalate further. Russians and US have a deconfliction plan in Syria, to prevent incidents like these.

Russia is a super power. In many aspects, Russians have better technology than Americans. Russia was the first to send a satellite into space, a person into space, a probe on another planet, a remote controlled rover on the moon, a space station in low earth orbit. Russia has 3D thrust vector jet engines, unmanned turret tanks, active tank protection. America don't have any of that.

 

[SubWater]

There are rumors that mercenaries from a private military company could be killed.

Dude, They are not mercenaries and that is not rumors
ISIS hunters group which are under Russian command targeted in east Euphrates.
I've heard some ultra Russian nationalists were with ISIS hunters when Americans hit them.

 

[LeGenD]

Russia is a super power. In many aspects, Russians have better technology than Americans. Russia was the first to send a satellite into space, a person into space, a probe on another planet, the first remote controlled rover on the moon, the first space station. Russia has 3D thrust vector jet engines, unmanned turret tanks, active tank protection. America don't have any of that.

This is how I rank countries:-

USA (Super power)
Russia (Major power)
China (Major power)
Others (Regional powers)

Russia is a powerful country no doubt but powerful countries do not clash with each other at times?

It is big misconception that Russia is ahead of US in the matters of defense and research and development in general. Soviet Union had some firsts but same is true for the US; Soviet Union [was] bigger and more resourceful than Russia by the way.

https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/russia-s-involvement-in-syria-proves-that-its-far-behin-1794966734

Regarding this incident: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-Russian-mercenary-soldiers-killed-Syria.html

 

[sunstersun]

Russia is a super power. In many aspects, Russians have better technology than Americans. Russia was the first to send a satellite into space, a person into space, a probe on another planet, a remote controlled rover on the moon, a space station in low earth orbit. Russia has 3D thrust vector jet engines, unmanned turret tanks, active tank protection. America don't have any of that.

Wrong, Russia was a superpower. Historical technological achievements don't mean anything. Russian economy is smaller than Italy's. Disastrous demographics.


USA has 2 operational fifth generation aircraft, Russia has none.