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Publications
Putin Ushers in a New Era of Global Geopolitics
September 27, 2015 -
The positioning of Russian aircraft in Syria gives the Kremlin an ability to shape and control U.S. and Western operations in both Syria and Iraq out of all proportion to the size of the Russian force. It can compel the U.S. to accept a de facto combined coalition with Russia, Syria, Iran, and Lebanese Hezbollah, possibly in support of indiscriminate operations against any and all regime opponents, not just ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra.
Iraq Situation Report: September 22 - 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
An anonymous senior U.S. official stated that “low-level Russian generals” had established a “coordination cell” in Baghdad with Syrian and Iranian military commanders to coordinate the activities of Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi’a militias in Iraq.
Iraq Situation Report: September 22 - 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 - Sinan Adnan
An anonymous senior U.S. official stated that “low-level Russian generals” had established a “coordination cell” in Baghdad with Syrian and Iranian military commanders to coordinate the activities of Iranian-backed Iraqi Shi’a militias in Iraq.
New Russian Activity in Syria: Istamo Weapon Storage Facility SE of Latakia September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
New satellite imagery from AllSource Analysis. Istamo Weapon Facility in Syria (southeast of Latakia). Evidence of new paving/clearing operations, logistics/storage, and both Mi-17 and Ka-27/28 helos in newly-paved areas.
Russian Deployments at Al-Assad Airport in Syria - September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
More Russian work at Al-Assad Airbase in Latakia, Syria. New images of multiple aircraft – both fixed and rotary wing. Multiples of these: SU-30SM (multi-role fighter)/SU-24 (all-weather attack/interdictor)/SU-25 (close air support)/ HIND-24 (attack helo), and an IL-76 (strategic airlift). Images: AllSource Analysis
Al-Assad Airport Latakia 19 SEPT 2015 SU-30 close-up
September 24, 2015 - John LawrenceA close-up view of 4x SU-30 (Flanker) Russian aircraft at al-Assad Airport on September 19, 2015.
Al-Assad Airport Latakia 20 SEPT 2015
September 24, 2015 - John LawrenceSatellie image of al-Assad Airport September 20, 2015 showing 4x SU-30s (Flanker), 12x SU-25s (Frogfoot), as well as a possible fuel depot being established and a new logistics/vehicle park.
Al-Assad Airport, Latakia, 15 SEPT 2015
September 24, 2015 - John LawrenceMultiple Russian transport aircraft, as well as helicopters, tanks, trucks, and armored personnel carriers arrived at al-Assad Airport between September 4-15, 2015
Al-Assad Airport, Latakia 04 SEPT 2015
September 24, 2015 - John LawrenceSatellite imagery of Latakia's Al-Assad Airport from September 4, 2015 reveals increased construction, possibly in preparation for Russian troops and equipment arrivals.