Breakthrough tanks: what Damascus cut the M-5 highway

The Syrian army has achieved a significant strategic advantage. As a result of a powerful onslaught, the assault units of Damascus were able to cut the M-55 highway, creating a threat to isolation of a large group of militants in Idlib.

This is a great victory.

- writes in this regard, the Serbian portal ZOKA, indicating that it creates the possibility of the development of the offensive and taking "into the boiler" of many "rebel" units.

In the zone of potential environment is the village of Maaret al-Nuuman - the second most important city in the province of Idlib. Control over the designated motorway means that its connection with the outside world is much more difficult. This greatly simplifies the task of freeing the city from jihadists.

The assault on strategic importance involved the entire arsenal of Syrian troops. But still, the main means of breaking through the defense of the militants became Tanks. If earlier T-55 and T-62 appeared almost everywhere, now now more and more often on the fronts of the civil war began to be seen T-72, mostly old models, such as T-72AV. But the pictures often capture the latest version of the MBT - T-72B3 model of 2014.

Despite the limited supplies of T-90 to Syria, these breakthrough tanks manage to light up in all directions, being real kings of the battlefield.

T-90A

T-72B3 sample 2014

T-72AB

T-55AMV

Comments

[Uncle lee]

This is a great victory.

And this is where the fighting ends! - To wait a long time?

[KCA]

Call Sukhel al-Hassan, commander of the SAA, let him report

[Nastia makarova]

little left and complete victory

[Evil543]

Well, about 5-6 years, plus, until they see that they live better on the liberated territory. And while the Americans and the Turks do not wash off, and whether they lie, the oil is free.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Nastia Makarova

little left and complete victory

Yeah. Another final one.

[Nastia makarova]

igil is almost destroyed, idlib remained

[Evil543]

Eh, you are our positive ... the key here is probably "almost"

[Nastia makarova]

it’s almost, completely not real because they are not only in Syria

[Evil543]

Even if they take control of all of Syria, it will not end until they kill all the newcomers, and the locals do not understand that it is better to live in peace. Remember the story.

[Nastia makarova]

I agree, there will be a long glow in the region

[Svetlana]

Not a bit wrong. Even if they take control of all of Syria, the war will not end until the locals convince them that living according to secular laws is better than religious laws. In my opinion, it is between the secular and the religious that the war in Syria takes place.

[Evil543]

Well, I meant it

[DMB_95]

Quote: Svetlana

.. Even if they take control of all of Syria, the war will not end until the locals convince them that living according to secular laws is better than religious laws. In my opinion, it is between the secular and the religious that the war in Syria takes place.

Between a secular lawful state and radical Islamists, who received so much assistance from the completely secular States, Israel, etc. Almost all wars in the BV, over the past hundred years, were and are because of oil and because of the conflict of geopolitical interests of serious world "players" are quite secular. Well, and religious semi-literate fanatics are used as cannon fodder, which sometimes gets out of control.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Nastia Makarova

igil is almost destroyed, idlib remained

Well yes. Once again.

[Nastia makarova]

yes in the next !!! you do not like something?

[Evil543]

Calm, only calm, as the famous character used to say.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Nastia Makarova

yes in the next !!! you do not like something?

I don't like your bravura mood - "don't seem like a gop ..."
Despite the fact that

Quote: Nastia Makarova

there will be a long glow in the region

Quote: Nastia Makarova

it’s almost, completely not real because they are not only in Syria

What, in fact, rejoice?

[Nastia makarova]

if you do not see joy then cry

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Nastia Makarova

if you do not see joy then cry

Or rejoice or cry? Other options do not consider?

[Deck]

igil is almost destroyed, idlib remained

ISIS has been completely destroyed three times, troops have already withdrawn twice

[NEXUS]

Quote from Uncle Lee

And this is where the fighting ends! - To wait a long time?

So go and rush them.

creating as a result of this a threat of isolation of a large group of militants in Idlib.

Mattresses regularly deliver frostbitten busurmans to Syria, not counting neither the cost nor the effort. It seems like they swept the dushmans, but they do not end there. Sometimes I think, this is how many geeks frostbitten all over the world walks that.

[Doliva63]

Quote: NEXUS

Quote from Uncle Lee

And this is where the fighting ends! - To wait a long time?

So go and rush them.

creating as a result of this a threat of isolation of a large group of militants in Idlib.

Mattresses regularly deliver frostbitten busurmans to Syria, not counting neither the cost nor the effort. It seems like they swept the dushmans, but they do not end there. Sometimes I think, this is how many geeks frostbitten all over the world walks that.

In our country, they drive so much behind the wheel that the CIA smokes on the sidelines.

[g1v2]

Plans for the year - at least finish off Idlib. Most likely in several stages. Now there is a stage of liberation of the M5 highway. It has two large cities - Maaret Nuuman and Serakib. Plus, it ends with the militant fortification in the west of Aleppo. They were strengthened there for about 5 years. Most likely this stage will also not be completed immediately. First they will take Maaret Nuuman and advance to Seracib with hacking the fortified area in the west of Aleppo. Then they will rest and carry out an operation to capture Serakib.
In general, Idlib should be enough for a year. Then the advancement to Zaefratya will begin. Just as some Turkish posts are now surrounded in Idlib by the Syrian army and our "military police", so the American bases will be surrounded. The situation may accelerate if the mattresses are still under pressure from Iran and Iraq, leave the latter. Then they will also have to get out of Syria. And then the advance of the Syrian army in Zaefratya will be fast.

[Alex Nevs]

When everything is quickly resolved outside its borders, after that there are possible (more precisely, will be) options for bribing (the outskirts as an example) bureaucrats with foreign houses, accounts, etc. And today's country is already becoming completely unfriendly. It is enough to keep sluggish ..... That there would always be a probable danger of renewal of the needles. And there are SEA such examples!

[bessmertniy]

Now the main thing is not to stop. Surround and finish off - until the entire province falls under Assad’s control.

[Same lech]

Now the main thing is not to stop. Surround and finish

What forces?
I suppose that the militants will organize some sort of counterattack in the weak spot of the SAA defense ... and again part of the forces will be transferred to this section.
Assad competently solves his tasks in stages ... it looks like he is assisted in this by the General Staff of Russia with valuable information and experience of the war.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: The same LYOKHA

it seems to him that the General Staff of Russia helps him in this with valuable information and experience of the war.

I am not underestimating the importance of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, but the General Staff of the USSR only in 85 "thought of" landing in Afghanistan at the "heights" of the troops when the column was passing. Was it difficult to "think out"? How much blood did this "slow-wittedness" cost to our columns on the "serpentine"? Did they count there, in the General Staff?

30 years not in the Army - maybe what has changed? They, there, in the General Staff. Not in my head.

[bessmertniy]

I think that the preparations for the offensive, which has been discussed for quite some time, were serious enough to at least destroy the main group of the Idlib group of militants, and to the maximum - completely free the province from them. In principle, the situation may be repeated with the previous dissection of this group and the destruction of its eastern part.

[Serg65]

Quote: Zoldat_A

It was only in 85 that the General Staff of the USSR "thought of" landing in Afghanistan at "heights" when the column was passing.

And this is greetings to Comrade Ustinov, the very marshal of all times and peoples !!! October 15, 1979, he ordered the dissolution of the 105th Ferghana Airborne Division, sharpened by actions in the highlands of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Republic. All combat training methodology was destroyed.

[Karen]

Quote: Serg65

And this is greetings to Comrade Ustinov, the very marshal of all times and peoples !!! October 15, 1979, he ordered the dissolution of the 105th Ferghana Airborne Division, sharpened by actions in the highlands of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Republic. All combat training methodology was destroyed.

"But hands remember" :)
The planning of a simultaneous helicopter landing on 40 peaks was carried out by an Armenian officer ...

[Serg65]

And how much soldier blood was shed while they remembered?

Quote: Karen

engaged in an Armenian officer

In those days, no matter what nationality the officer was!

[Karen]

Quote: Serg65

In those days, no matter what nationality the officer was!

By itself.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Serg65

And how much soldier blood was shed while they remembered?

Quote: Karen

engaged in an Armenian officer

In those days, no matter what nationality the officer was!

Our main composition was Russian-Belorussians-Ukrainians, but everything happened. And I remember Roma Akopyan, I called to visit me in Sukhumi, and Kakha Makharadze, and Lebanon Badurashvili, and Rafik Mukhanov from Kazan. Everyone was friends, they covered each other’s backs and didn’t think who was of what nationality.
And the famous "Muslim battalion"? We still have to reach and reach for them ...

And the officers in Afghanistan had no nationality at all. Either "a servant to the king, a father to the soldiers," or "he came for the stars." The latter, as a rule, did not stay for a long time - either closer to Kabul, or completely "in the construction battalion, in Bashkiria, if only further from Kandahar."

[Okolotochny]

Earrings, but Kirovobad, wasn’t it mountain?

[Serg65]

Healthy Lech!
104 guards The Airborne Forces did not have mountain rifle training and, moreover, did not participate in the Afghan events. There was the 68th Omsbr, stationed in the Kaz SSR, it was a purely mountain rifle, but for some strange reason, only one regiment of this brigade participated in the Afghan war. On the basis of this regiment, the 66th Omsbr was formed already in Afghanistan, and in the 88th immediately after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, again for strange reasons, the 66th brigade ceased to exist.
Regarding 105 airborne divisions ... such linguistic classes as were in Ferghana, I have not seen anywhere else. Many officers were fluent in Chinese, Farsi, and Turkic.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Serg65

and in the 88th immediately after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, again for strange reasons, 66 the brigade ceased to exist.

And our, 56th, was also "reformed" to complete destruction.

Thank God, then we realized that the DShBr in the army is still needed.

Quote: Serg65

Many officers were fluent in Chinese, Farsi, and Turkic.

It was considered normal for us to speak English. Even we soldiers spoke Pashto and Farsi. But so, at the everyday level - communication with dukandars. Now I don't remember much, but the words "Adidas" and "Puma" are international ...

[Okolotochny]

Hello Seryog. Detailed response.

[Doliva63]

Quote: Zoldat_A

Quote: The same LYOKHA

it seems to him that the General Staff of Russia helps him in this with valuable information and experience of the war.

I am not underestimating the importance of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, but the General Staff of the USSR only in 85 "thought of" landing in Afghanistan at the "heights" of the troops when the column was passing. Was it difficult to "think out"? How much blood did this "slow-wittedness" cost to our columns on the "serpentine"? Did they count there, in the General Staff?

30 years not in the Army - maybe what has changed? They, there, in the General Staff. Not in my head.

Organization and support of the movement of the column - the level of the regiment commander, but not the General Staff, do not you?

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Doliva63

Organization and support of the movement of the column - the level of the regiment commander, but not the General Staff, do not you?

I find it.
But a strategy must come from the General Staff so that the colonels use tactics. And why didn’t they think of scattering the landing on the heights until the 85th? Not the colonels in Afghanistan - the generals in Moscow are to blame for those burning columns.

[Karen]

The familiar car driver, who commanded a regiment in Afghanistan, once remarked that then there were almost completely abandoned turntables, out of fear of the stingers ...

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Karen

that then there were almost completely abandoned turntables, for fear of the stingers ...

What was - what was. A harmful thing. But you have to fly. Where to go? Honor and praise to our "vertuns", both alive and dead, who were not afraid to carry us. Havka, water, ammunition, pick up "two hundredth" - "three hundredth". They flew, and how. Like hares in the field from the "Stingers" galloping in the sky (their words). Well, we, for our part, did what we could.

[Doliva63]

Quote: Zoldat_A

Quote: Doliva63

Organization and support of the movement of the column - the level of the regiment commander, but not the General Staff, do not you?

I find it.
But a strategy must come from the General Staff so that the colonels use tactics. And why didn’t they think of scattering the landing on the heights until the 85th? Not the colonels in Afghanistan - the generals in Moscow are to blame for those burning columns.

In the combat order for the march of the regiment commander there is a point "outposts". Did they write him from Moscow, or what?

[bayard]

After blocking the route, maneuvering and supplying the militants will not be easy at all. The action went decisive and Erdogan, it seems, is no longer obstructing as before.
And it seems that the "branch of the General Staff" of the Russian Federation in Syria is really planning operations.
It’s interesting, this time the Anglo-Saxons will have time (there it was mainly the Britons oversaw) and the Israelis will pull out their emissaries? Or again captured by entire headquarters?
Good luck to the guys on the battlefield!

[Red]

After blocking the route, maneuvering and supplying the militants will not be easy at all. The action went decisive and Erdogan, it seems, is no longer obstructing as before.

Good afternoon colleagues! Just the reaction of the Sultan is very important in this matter. Previously, the attack was as follows: Assad’s troops go on the offensive and capture a couple of villages. Then follows the angry shout of the Sultan with a threat, if you do not stop, we will send our troops. The offensive stops and so everything is repeated from time to time. It is very interesting what the Sultan will do.

[g1v2]

Not only. The same 5th assault corps was directly commanded and seems to be still commanded by our officers. It can be fun to watch award documents for awarding Syrian servicemen, signed like "the commander of the 5th assault corps of the Syrian Arab army" or the chief of staff and then Russian names. And the award documents themselves are in two languages ​​- Arabic and Russian.

[Grits]

Quote: bessmertniy

Now the main thing is not to stop. Surround and finish off - until the entire province falls under Assad’s control.

The breakthrough of several tanks at the rear of the barmalei is not yet an environment and not a blockade. There are lots of tracks, roads, paths and paths. And for all you can seep out, throw weapons, equipment, people. So much so that no one will see and know. Therefore, as long as there is no coverage on a broad front, it is difficult to call this an environment.

[Susul]

Judging by the video from Anna, there is already a full blockade

[rocket757]

Without loud statements .... just do what you should.

[Slavutich]

Right words

[Vladimir_2U]

Judging by the first photo, "diamond" as a tactic is not considered. ))

[Aldmit_2]

Outplayed in tanks? It will not be possible to "go to the hangar" and "enter the game" again. It is worth so that after the shot, back up and go into cover along the shortest path

[Vladimir_2U]

Oh oh, what a thoughtful remark. And with all the board roll out into two lengths, from behind cover, this is a sign of tactical literacy, yes.

[kolyhalovs]

First, you don't know under what circumstances the photo was taken. This is the main thing that should keep from such ridiculous claims. This photo may be from the "take me as if I'm in battle" series.

[Vladimir_2U]

Quote: kolyhalovs

should keep from such ridiculous claims

Must? That is your must is this not a ridiculous claim? I have no complaints about the photo, only observation and speculation. Something like yours:

Quote: kolyhalovs

"take me off as if I'm in battle"

[kolyhalovs]

That is, yours is not a ridiculous claim?

No. I comment on your words, and you - your speculation. Therefore, your words are absurd, but mine are not.

[Vladimir_2U]

You divorce reasoning and demagoguery, at least in this commentary. And clarify the meaning of the word "claim", it clearly fits your words, but you do not see it.
This photo may be from the series "take me as if I am in battle" That's what it is if not speculation, tell me, and idle.

[kolyhalovs]

it clearly suits your words

Of course it fits, because this is a claim. And I see it perfectly (attention, you just commented on your fantasies again). Just not ridiculous, as in your case.

[Vladimir_2U]

What about idle intent no complaints?

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Judging by the first photo, "diamond" as a tactic is not considered

Where is the claim? How do you know my attitude to the "diamond" technique, maybe it is strictly negative?

[Aldmit_2]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Oh oh, what a thoughtful remark. And with all the board roll out into two lengths, from behind cover, this is a sign of tactical literacy, yes.

As you have already written, the circumstances of the photo are unknown. And on two buildings you can roll out to see the target, invisible if you roll out to half the hull. And then quickly, on the shortest path, roll back.

[Vladimir_2U]

Minusators, too, do not consider "diamond" as a tactical technique, but they obviously played tanks.

[Aldmit_2]

I still played many games. But I would not believe in magic armor, cheats and magic F5 on the battlefield ...

[Susul]

Yes, no, he just competently shoots from behind the bushes =)
In general, it’s not clear what’s next

[audigamma]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Judging by the first photo, "diamond" as a tactic is not considered. ))

This is not for you but reality

[Vladimir_2U]

About tactical simulators for real exercises you are probably not at all up to date.

[Grandfather Crimea]

In this situation, it is probably necessary to "pressurize", otherwise the barmaley can nullify a good operation, there are too many of them there.

[Maz]

There can be no better advertisement for our tanks.

[otstoy]

I have a question, what does Assad pay for the equipment? Or do we keep it for nothing, as in the days of the Union?

[darkesstcat]

Rental bases and oil. Plus, the more terrorists are killed, the calmer in Russia.

[Strashila]

The Syrians have proven in practice that the T-55 can still remain a tank.

[Afghan1979]

Russians and real Syrians are not Yankees with their coalition. If they first plow the area with planes and turntables completely with all the bearded men and ordinary civilians, and then declare the capture of Raki and other areas, the former first surround, withdraw the main force of civilians and only after that they attack the bearded men with all their might. This is both tactics and strategy. Those who say "yet" do not understand this because they have no idea what it is to shoot at a person.

[Lord of the Sith]

A little more, and the boiler cover slams))

[Dedok]

Route M-5 (as the title) or M-55 as in the text?

[master 52]

it will not end until the sponsors are squeezed, and so if you have an apartment with cockroaches above you at least for grass and they will run to you.

[old friend]

If Iranian comrades leave (including their satellites), Syria will fall again. And ours will immediately fall into a stupid position (without normal infantry and aviation will not help)

[Entrop entropovich]

But if my grandmother would have a member ...
This is the last thing the Iranians will do, there will be no US gifts.

[KLV]

Author, so M-5 or M-55?

[lvov_aleksey]

nothing to say, good luck and further in the fight against terrorists