Russia Security Update: November 25- December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/Russia%20Security%20Update%2001%20DEC_high-01_2.png?itok=HG_DivV4)
Russia took steps to reassert its freedom of action in Syria in response to Turkey’s downing of a Russian bomber on November 24. Russia is deterring Turkey from future attacks by deploying the long-range S-400 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system to its airbase in Latakia Province, equipping its bombers in Syria with air-to-air missiles, and reportedly preparing to deploy up to twelve additional air superiority fighters to escort its bombers.