Russia confirms arming Iran's allies Iraq and Syria to fight Islamic State

[munchkin]

Russia arms Iraq, Syria to help combat Islamic State: Lavrov| Reuters

 

[C130]

what they need is attack helicopters and jets manned with capable pilots.

only though the air can you really punish these takfiri terrorists.

 

[munchkin]

what they need is attack helicopters and jets manned with capable pilots.

only though the air can you really punish these takfiri terrorists.

Aircraft are vulnerable to ground fire. ISIS has anti aircraft missiles from rich Saudi Arabian donors. What Iraq needs are devastating 155 mm artillery that can pummel forfications from some 30 km away.