Report: Russian Marines Battle ISIS In Syria, IS Possesses “Satellite Imagery” Of Base
As the conflict in Syria continues to escalate, it has been reported
by Russian media that Russian Marines stationed at an airbase in Latakia
have now engaged ISIS fighters in direct combat.
According to Russian news website, Segodnia,
ISIS militants attempted to ambush the Russian soldiers stationed at
the base but were fought off by the Russian marines, with a number of
ISIS fighters being killed and some captured.
Russian military activity has been increasing at the airbase near Latakia over recent days with the arrival of new and advanced Russian fighter jets, according to reports.
Combat between Russian forces and ISIS militants marks a drastic
increase in the level of conflict in Syria, adding an even greater
international aspect to it as well. With Russia now openly providing the
Assad government with missiles, missile defense systems, advisers,
helicopters, satellite imagery, and fighter jets (particularly those
being flown by Russian pilots), the Russians now stand directly in
opposition to the United States pilots, jet fighters, and special forces
operatives on the ground in Syria supporting the death squads (even if
the official U.S. line is publicly opposed to ISIS and supportive of
“moderate” cannibals).
