Playtime Is Over! Russia to Increase Missions in Syria to 300 a Day
Moscow plans a huge surge in military operations in Syria, according to reports
Rudy Panko
Russia-Insider.com
Oct. 19, 2015
Russia has been flying around 50 missions a day on average in Syria. Soon this number will be closer to 300, according to reports in the British press. The Independent reports:
Russia aims to increase its aerial missions over Syria to 300 a day, sources close to the country’s operations have reportedly said.
President Vladimir Putin said the country is currently flying around 50 missions a day on average in Syria.
Operation sources, however, say the aim is to increase this figure to between 200 and 300 a day, according to The Sunday Times.
The construction of a new airstrip as part of preparations for the surge in missions is also reportedly under way.
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