Russia begins bombing ISIS in Syria

[planosteve]

Russian warplanes have begun their first airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, with President Putin saying he is concerned about the continued ISIS takeover of the region, and fear that ISIS forces might threaten European countries, including Russia, if they weren’t stopped.

A statement from the Syrian state media says President Bashar al-Assad formally requested help from Russia in the ongoing civil war, and that the airstrikes began in response to that. US officials slammed the move, saying Assad has to be removed from power.

The first Russian strikes targeted western Homs Province, with the Russian Defense Ministry saying they believe the positions hit belong to ISIS. Another rebel faction, however, claimed they were the ones that were hit, and also claimed Russia deliberately targeted civilians in the area.

According to US officials, Russia gave them an hour’s notice on the airstrikes, and advised them to remove US and coalition warplanes from Syrian airspace during the bombing run. There was no confirmation, however, if the US actually did this.
http://news.antiwar.com/2015/09/30/russia-begins-airstrikes-against-isis-in-syria/

[planosteve]

Overheard today at the Pentagon. "We are now just Putin's prison bitch".

[GFB]

There's still only one Superpower in the world..it's just no longer us.

[BigTex]

That's the way Obama wanted it.
You know . . . change . . .

[jellowrestling]

WORST. PRESIDENT. EVER.

[planosteve]

Remember the report a few weeks ago on The Daily Beast that 50 intelligence analysts had complained that their intelligence was being cooked at the top levels. No more word on what is going on so it is probably being suppressed. But, the lying is still going on with a report of 33 civilians killed by the Russian attack. It was accompanied by a photo of a little girl. Problem is the photo was taken 5 days before the attack!

[ralph]

only Superpower and its no longer the USA . Trump , to his credit wants to rebuild the USA military . I think that he is the only one that want to rebuild the USA military !!

[planosteve]

only Superpower and its no longer the USA . Trump , to his credit wants to rebuild the USA military . I think that he is the only one that want to rebuild the USA military !!

I don't know where he is going to get the money for that. We're already 19 trillion in debt. Borrow some more?

[ralph]

from what I've head him say he want to get rid of services and agencies Steve !!

[planosteve]

from what I've head him say he want to get rid of services and agencies Steve !!

What is that supposed to mean?

[GFB]

only Superpower and its no longer the USA . Trump , to his credit wants to rebuild the USA military . I think that he is the only one that want to rebuild the USA military !!

I don't know where he is going to get the money for that. We're already 19 trillion in debt. Borrow some more?

Cough it up cheapskate!

[planosteve]

There are some complaints that the Russians are killing the good jihadis who hate Al-Assad and so kill and behead people. They are supposed to kill the bad jihadis who hate Al-Assad and so kill and behead people too. Damned Russians!

[ralph]

Russia is using old style DUMB bombs that kill indiscriminately and cause collateral damage rather than million dollar a piece smart bombs that are kind , gentle and polite !! --- http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 ... rutal.html --- kinda related info Steve !!

[GFB]

I'm pro dumb bomb.

[ralph]

gotta clean out the old inventory of old bombs out of storage . Those being bombed will never know the difference !!

[planosteve]

Putin just signed a directive to draft 150,000 dumb men into the army. After training they will go to Syria to kill all the Jihadis, the good one and the bad ones. That's if there are still any left by then.

[ralph]

makes sense to me , just one comment , there are no GOOD jihadis so best to kill them 'ALL ' !!

[ralph]

AND , looks like the 'Islamic state' enemies are hiding from the Russians . They stay outa 'mosques' and don't have prayers due to being in a bomb sight . Pretty funny . Think that USA rules of engagement say no bombing of 'mosques' . --- http://www.sputniknews.com/middleeast/2 ... 46193.html ---

[ralph]

more Russian bombing news --- http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/03/middleeas ... index.html --- don't think its a repeat .

[planosteve]

I think the danger now is how Peace Prize man is going to react now that Putin has stolen his thunder and is in control of the narrative in the Mid East. Will he go bazerk and send in American air power risking WWIII?

He just bombed a hospital in A-Stan killing and wounding a score of people. It was staffed by Doctors without Borders. 19 people were killed. The bombing continued for a half an hour after they contacted the military that they were bombing a hospital!