Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria

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Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov denies reports of a Russian strike aviation on the positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDS, SDF) in the Deir ez-Zora gas field. On the eve of the British agency Reuters reported, citing US-sponsored Syrian Democratic Forces, that Russian planes attacked their positions near the largest gas field.

As Konashenkov emphasized, Russian aviation attacks only the objects of terrorists that have been reconnoitered and confirmed through several channels.

Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria


He noted that Russian Drones and intelligence, operating around the clock in the Deir ez-Zor area, did not notice the fighting between the opposition and IS militants *.

This is especially true in areas of hydrocarbon deposits in the provinces where ISIS militants * are now putting up fierce resistance to the advancing Syrian troops.
- added Konashenkov.

At the same time, the representative of the Ministry of Defense recalled, Russia did not receive any explanations from the United States about the published photos of the SDS militants and the US special forces, which moved freely in areas controlled by terrorists.

At the same time, the US coalition stated that they were consulting with the Russian military on the possible firing positions "Syrian Democratic Forces."

The US coalition is consulting with the Russian military after the statements of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" (SDF) about the shelling
- said coalition spokesman Colonel Ryan Dillon

The SDFs reported indirect shelling near their location. The coalition conducts (negotiations on) the avoidance of conflicts with the Russians and transmits information to ensure compliance with the measures achieved to avoid conflicts.
- Dillon tweeted RIA News


ISIS * (IG *) is a terrorist organization banned in Russia.
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  1. +29
    25 September 2017 17: 31
    Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria

    Very much in vain! If applied, then maybe our general remained alive ...
    Jebhat an-nusra and igil just masked themselves as the opposition ...
    1. +10
      25 September 2017 17: 35
      It would be better to apply ....
      1. 0
        25 September 2017 18: 56
        Quote: Black
        It would be better to apply ....

        No, but what - are there democratic forces? belay
        1. +5
          25 September 2017 19: 13
          If Russia is bombing someone, then this is someone who needs to be bombed and let him not be bombed. In the end, in its entire history, Russia has not bombed those whom it was not necessary to bomb.
      2. +3
        25 September 2017 19: 43
        I agree that these forces will soon take half of the territory of Syria, with all the oil and energy, and Syria will go purely to the agrarian Middle Ages, and we all share them there. All of them are terrorists there, including the insolent Kurds.
    2. +10
      25 September 2017 18: 02
      I don’t understand either Konashenkov or his ilk. Justified before anyone? Beads with swords before the pigs, and they won’t appreciate it. I think that you don’t need to be a diplomat and you should call a spade a spade. In Syria, democratic forces are a government army other enemies and terrorists with the corresponding prospect of destruction. am angry
      Quote: Logall
      Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria

      Very much in vain! If applied, then maybe our general remained alive ...
      Jebhat an-nusra and igil just masked themselves as the opposition ...
      1. 0
        25 September 2017 18: 47
        The international coalition, led by the United States, denies the fact that the American special forces were passing through the positions of the "Islamic State" detachments of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" (SDS), a representative of the coalition headquarters said.
        According to him, the relevant statements of Russia "are false."
        Quote: 210ox
        Quote: Logall
        Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria
        -------------------------------------------------
        -Extended courtesies ... However, politics is called !!!
      2. +4
        25 September 2017 18: 58
        They do not mark the beads, they strike at the militants, as stated in the release. But they don’t tell us that the Kurds are now there. laughing
        1. +4
          25 September 2017 19: 16
          The devil is in the details.
          The fact of a strike "on fighting ISIS SDF militants. "
      3. +2
        25 September 2017 19: 01
        What is incomprehensible here? Everything is very clear: ours bombed the territory where the terrorists had just been. And if there were "accidentally" allies there, then they themselves are to blame. No need to rush. But it was necessary to warn in advance and ask permission.
    3. +8
      25 September 2017 18: 12
      Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria

      But in vain, however, we justify it, I mean. laughing
      1. +15
        25 September 2017 18: 31
        And we justify ourselves in vain ... In general, we do a lot of things in vain ... Could save more lives, our soldiers. But...
    4. +1
      25 September 2017 18: 57
      And where does it say that they do not apply?
    5. 0
      25 September 2017 19: 06
      The death of the Russian general in Syria is the price that Moscow paid for the duplicity of the US position on the settlement of the Syrian conflict. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov.
      “The death of the Russian commander is the price, the cost of blood for the duplicity of American politics in Syria,” RIA Novosti quotes RIA Novosti.
    6. 0
      26 September 2017 07: 15
      Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at the democratic forces of Syria

      Very much in vain!
      There, the phrase by Konashenkov should have the following continuation: "for the physical absence of those in Syria"
  2. +14
    25 September 2017 17: 31
    ... Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at Syrian democratic forces ...

    Yes, even if applied ...
    ... the British Reuters agency ... with reference to the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces ... Russian planes attacked their positions near the largest gas field ...

    Where is the piece of paper that says that the SDS or their curators "have positions" in Syria?
    Since when, in a sovereign state, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces suddenly began to have business near the largest gas fieldbypassing the government?
    Legally, they are not there, which means if you suddenly "accidentally" multiply by zero then what is not there, then there is no one to present and nothing to ...
  3. +8
    25 September 2017 17: 34
    In the light of the death of our general, I hope that this omission will be corrected, and these groups will go to hell soon, where they have the right place.
    1. 0
      25 September 2017 18: 37
      Quote: Herkulesich
      In light of the death of our general

      I read the news, but where is the confirmation?
  4. +14
    25 September 2017 17: 41
    hit, categorically refute and hit again! the states do so, and nothing bothers us ...
    1. +7
      25 September 2017 17: 51
      Well, ours are used to playing d'artanyans ... We can't do that, we honestly ...
    2. +18
      25 September 2017 17: 55
      Quote: Masya Masya
      hit, categorically refute and hit again! the states do so, and nothing bothers us ...

      Why refute? No need for Americans to be like! Say - '' Beat, we beat and we will ...! ''!
  5. BVS
    +1
    25 September 2017 17: 46
    Quote: Andrey K
    ... Russian Defense Ministry: VKS did not strike at Syrian democratic forces ...

    Yes, even if applied ...
    ... the British Reuters agency ... with reference to the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces ... Russian planes attacked their positions near the largest gas field ...

    Where is the piece of paper that says that the SDS or their curators "have positions" in Syria?
    Since when, in a sovereign state, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces suddenly began to have business near the largest gas fieldbypassing the government?
    Legally, they are not there, which means if you suddenly "accidentally" multiply by zero then what is not there, then there is no one to present and nothing to ...

    So, Senator of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Franz Klintsevich said:

    “The decision will be made in each case individually, the goals will not be automatically attacked. But in the case of aggressive actions on the part of the United States, these actions will be harshly suppressed by the Russian air forces. "

    Also, the head of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Viktor Ozerov, in turn, noted that there is no threat of direct confrontation between the Russian and American air forces in Syria.
    The Russian side outlined the sphere of "their interests" west of the Efrat River. The issue of aviation activity of the “international coalition” east of the Efrat River is not yet included in the “sphere of interests” of the Russian military command.
  6. +3
    25 September 2017 17: 55
    how much you can make excuses, we are always right and that’s it! Let it be our ideology and beat US men in the territory of the Isis who drank beer with barbecue ... and protect our specialists up to the use of the S-400 ... such losses are unacceptable, our top is cowardly in front of the star-raked Yankees, you just have to beat them but only ...
    1. DPN
      0
      25 September 2017 19: 20
      The money then in their dollars is cowardly if Russia wakes up where they will wear their legs.
  7. +3
    25 September 2017 18: 01
    Quote: Logall
    Quote: Masya Masya
    hit, categorically refute and hit again! the states do so, and nothing bothers us ...

    Why refute? No need for Americans to be like! Say - '' Beat, we beat and we will ...! ''!



    Bombing until now essentially neutral Kurds and turning them into enemies, a brilliant move of course ... will not come around ...
  8. +2
    25 September 2017 18: 03
    Yes, how much can you put up with knives in the back and lower from partners?
    It's easier as in the 45th, just go through the steam rink, and then, for the sake of decency, apologize, they say they didn’t notice in the fever ...
  9. +2
    25 September 2017 18: 06
    If it is true that they did not strike, then it is in vain. It is necessary and possible to apply them. Many, good and different.
  10. +1
    25 September 2017 18: 11
    Shameful, they were trained, now neither I nor my horse are mine.
  11. +2
    25 September 2017 18: 14
    - Of course I believe you,
    Can there be any doubt?
    I saw it all myself -
    This is our secret
    Our secret is with you! winked
  12. 0
    25 September 2017 18: 25
    Russia wants to recapture oil fields from Kurds for Assad
    for Euphrates. Kurds are bombed, hoping that they will retreat.
    1. HAM
      +8
      25 September 2017 18: 49
      And what does Israel want to recapture !? They bomb Syria regularly and pretending to be a sheep ...
    2. +7
      25 September 2017 19: 00
      Not for Assad, but to return the Syrian territories and everything that is on them.
  13. +2
    25 September 2017 18: 41
    Everyone is already tired of hearing and seeing the justification of our high military ranks. Konashenkov came out and declared to the whole world that they all attacked the SDS and, by chance, completely accidentally destroyed the American special forces and add that it is not legitimate in the SAR.
    1. +4
      25 September 2017 21: 31
      Quote: yuliatreb
      already tired of hearing and seeing

      and you don’t listen and don’t look !!! and leave your advice to yourself !!! negative negative negative due to the absence of such experts as you, in our Ministry of Defense, Russia for 2 years brought about a relative order in Syria and returned most of its territories under control !!!!
  14. +1
    25 September 2017 18: 46
    Quote: voyaka uh
    Russia wants to recapture oil fields from Kurds for Assad
    for Euphrates. Kurds are bombed, hoping that they will retreat.

    With Kurds, Russia has all the rules.
    And with Iraqi, chewing gum is friendship in general.
    Invested already very quite.
    And with the Syrian everything will work out.
    Again on a mutually beneficial basis.
    There is no hope for amers.
    Wrap and throw.
    And Russia will invest, and even provide security.
  15. 0
    25 September 2017 18: 48
    SHEFA doesn’t have enough planes for Turks ...
  16. DPN
    0
    25 September 2017 18: 56
    It is necessary to pity your people if they are sent there, first the Turks are now the highest-ranking plane, if you need to get in, you have to beat and hammer for your own without peering at the United States. who hide behind the OCEAN
  17. 0
    25 September 2017 19: 17
    Good evening everyone. After reading the comments, I want to believe that emotions prevailed over you about the death of our general. Do you really not understand which blade our command has to walk in fulfilling the task of clearing the land of Syria from contamination. After all, Russia in Syria can be said against the whole world, how many countries are there in a coalition with America, can we say against us? Pieces forty-fifty if you do not lie. And one incorrect fulfillment of goals can cost us very much. We are accused of all mortal sins, one small mistake, of course I understand that my hands itch and all that, but I really want balanced and serious comments. befitting a serious site. I take off my headdress in front of all our military personnel related to the operation in Syria, this is a very serious job, not to lose the authority that was earned later by the blood of our military personnel, it is just as difficult to earn as easy to lose, with just one wrong step. That is why the reaction to this event is so restrained, but in fact I have no doubt those who are guilty of the death of this soldier (even he is a general) will be washed with blood, as well as in the case of shelling of our hospital.
    What is the strength in, brother? Power is in the truth. My opinion is that everything is done right, if we are right and not letting our eyes go, we can act as we always acted and not lie to our enemy. Do not give the enemy a descent!

    So from the beginning of time
    Grace given to a soldier
    It is safer to live with God
    It is easy to die with God ...
    Let his family forgive me, the death of a loved one is always a great grief, but I would consider it an honor to die since Valery Asapov died. Honor and Glory !!!
    1. 0
      25 September 2017 23: 05
      Quote: Runx135
      Good evening everyone. After reading the comments, I want to believe that emotions prevailed over you about the death of our general. Do you really not understand which blade our command has to walk in fulfilling the task of clearing the land of Syria from contamination. After all, Russia in Syria can be said against the whole world, how many countries are there in a coalition with America, can we say against us? Pieces forty-fifty if you do not lie. And one incorrect fulfillment of goals can cost us very much. We are accused of all mortal sins, one small mistake, of course I understand that my hands itch and all that, but I really want balanced and serious comments. befitting a serious site. I take off my headdress in front of all our military personnel related to the operation in Syria, this is a very serious job, not to lose the authority that was earned later by the blood of our military personnel, it is just as difficult to earn as easy to lose, with just one wrong step. That is why the reaction to this event is so restrained, but in fact I have no doubt those who are guilty of the death of this soldier (even he is a general) will be washed with blood, as well as in the case of shelling of our hospital.
      What is the strength in, brother? Power is in the truth. My opinion is that everything is done right, if we are right and not letting our eyes go, we can act as we always acted and not lie to our enemy. Do not give the enemy a descent!

      So from the beginning of time
      Grace given to a soldier
      It is safer to live with God
      It is easy to die with God ...
      Let his family forgive me, the death of a loved one is always a great grief, but I would consider it an honor to die since Valery Asapov died. Honor and Glory !!!



      My dear, the sign of Anarchy, why did I cribble with such childish babble and liberal snot ???? laughing
      1. 0
        27 September 2017 19: 13
        Thank God, I don’t have fun, where did you see the snot? And the sign of anarchy also looks slightly different. Do not drop the words, just to drop ...
  18. 0
    25 September 2017 19: 27
    Well, mom is a sin !!! Your Arbat’s crest, although the chases are normal for the uniform, dragging Major General, you have no foremen! Are you a general, or where? soldier
  19. 0
    25 September 2017 19: 36
    I agree with the majority, it would be better to strike, it is possible even as if by mistake !!! Sorry, we got confused old equipment, too many buttons.
  20. 0
    25 September 2017 23: 02
    Stop making excuses to scum and chewing snot !!!! SHOULD Smell !!! THE WHOLE WORLD IN A TRUMP !!! soldier

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