General Konashenkov spoke about the actions of the Russian Aerospace Force of the Russian Federation in Syria over the past day and sharply criticized the actions of the American coalition
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Major General Igor Konashenkov, spoke about the next stage of the counter-terrorist operation in Syria. According to General Konashenkov, the aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces made 82 sorties within 24 hours, striking the militants' 204 objects. Attacks were made on terrorist sites in the provinces of Idlib, Hama, Homs, Aleppo and Lattakia.
According to the official representative, 32 combat sorties were made at night.
Press Service of the Ministry of Defense:
General Konashenkov told about the launches of cruise missiles from the board of the submarine Rostov-on-Don, which was submerged at the time of the launch.
From the message of Igor Konashenkov:
Previously, experts wrote that air-launched X-101 cruise missiles have a range of damage of no more than 2,5 thousand km. As it turns out, the real range is almost twice as high.
According to Igor Konashenkov, the higher the intensity of the strikes against the terrorists in Syria, the more actively the criticism goes to Russia:
General Konashenkov has denied that Russia has created "additional air bases" in Syria. Earlier it was reported that such air bases allegedly created two in addition to "Hamim".
We present a detailed commentary by Igor Konashenkov:
According to the official representative, 32 combat sorties were made at night.
Press Service of the Ministry of Defense:
Massive missile launchedaviation strike on the most important targets of terrorist groups using precision weapons. In the course of the strike, naval-launched Caliber missiles and KAB-500 adjustable bombs were used. These high-precision weapons destroyed the most important objects of terrorists.
General Konashenkov told about the launches of cruise missiles from the board of the submarine Rostov-on-Don, which was submerged at the time of the launch.
From the message of Igor Konashenkov:
All targets are hit with extreme precision.
I recall that the range of use of cruise missiles "Caliber" is about 2 thousands of kilometers.
The rocket has a low radar visibility and due to rounding the terrain at ultra-low altitudes is almost imperceptible to any means of air defense.
The accuracy of hitting the target, despite the range of application, is a few meters. Given that the mass of the warhead is 500 kilogram, the goal is guaranteed to be destroyed.
The missile can be equipped with both conventional and special warhead - nuclear.
I want to remind that in November, in addition to the “Calibrov”, the latest X-101 airborne cruise missiles from strategic aviation aircraft were also used. This precision weapon is guaranteed to destroy targets at a distance of about 4,5 thousands of kilometers.
I recall that the range of use of cruise missiles "Caliber" is about 2 thousands of kilometers.
The rocket has a low radar visibility and due to rounding the terrain at ultra-low altitudes is almost imperceptible to any means of air defense.
The accuracy of hitting the target, despite the range of application, is a few meters. Given that the mass of the warhead is 500 kilogram, the goal is guaranteed to be destroyed.
The missile can be equipped with both conventional and special warhead - nuclear.
I want to remind that in November, in addition to the “Calibrov”, the latest X-101 airborne cruise missiles from strategic aviation aircraft were also used. This precision weapon is guaranteed to destroy targets at a distance of about 4,5 thousands of kilometers.
Previously, experts wrote that air-launched X-101 cruise missiles have a range of damage of no more than 2,5 thousand km. As it turns out, the real range is almost twice as high.
The X-101 rocket is practically invisible to any air defense weapons and can be equipped with both conventional and special nuclear warheads. The accuracy of hitting targets in this cruise missile does not exceed a few meters.
According to Igor Konashenkov, the higher the intensity of the strikes against the terrorists in Syria, the more actively the criticism goes to Russia:
For the world community it is already obvious, as they say, who is who in the fight against international terrorism. The more powerful and accurate we beat the militants, the more our colleagues are filled with criticism, trying to divert public attention in various ways.
General Konashenkov has denied that Russia has created "additional air bases" in Syria. Earlier it was reported that such air bases allegedly created two in addition to "Hamim".
We present a detailed commentary by Igor Konashenkov:
Last week, there was information about the alleged deployment in the area of n. Shairat new Russian air base.
You do not need to be a deep military expert to understand that from the Hmeymim airbase, where the Russian air group is based, the entire 30-40 flight minutes to any Russian aircraft is required to any extreme point in Syria.
There was no operational need for the deployment of new Russian “air bases” in Syria, as it was decided by “sofa strategists”.
I will also comment on the reports, citing anonymous sources at the Pentagon, about the possible involvement of our aircraft in delivering an aerial strike on December 6 against Syrian government forces in the Deir ez-Zor area.
First the facts. According to the Syrian Army General Staff, 6 December with 19: 40 for 15 minutes, Western coalition aircraft struck the 168 field camp of the 7 brigade of the Syrian government forces division in 2 km west of Deir e Zor. 4 killed and 12 people injured.
Recall all the flights of the Russian space forces in the sky of Syria are coordinated with the air traffic control and the general headquarters of the Syrian government troops.
Russian aircraft over the area was not.
This is known to our colleagues from the Pentagon: in accordance with the signed memorandum, they are promptly notified of the time and flight routes of our air group in Syria.
Pentagon officials confirmed that on December 6, the US Air Force aircraft operated in the area at a distance of 55 kilometers from the impact site.
And it is true. But not all. In the sky above n. Deir-ez-Zor had two pairs of combat aircraft from two more countries of the anti-Igil coalition.
If the Americans are not involved in this strike, then why representatives of the Pentagon are silent about the presence of their allies' planes in the area where they attacked the units of the Syrian government forces?
Is it because that all information about the goals of ISIS in Syria, coalition aircraft gets it from the Pentagon? Moreover, the erroneous strikes of the coalition from the air are taking more and more lives of Syrians.
Literally the other day, as a result of a coalition attack on the village of Al-Khan, as reported by human rights activists from the Syrian Council for the Supervision of Human Rights, dozens of civilians were killed again.
So maybe it's time for our colleagues from the so-called "coalition" to reveal the cards?
Indeed, from the very beginning of the operation, it was repeatedly suggested to the Americans to organize an exchange of available information on the location of terrorist facilities in Syria. But it turns out, as we say in Russia, “there is a lot of ringing - yes, there’s little use”.
You do not need to be a deep military expert to understand that from the Hmeymim airbase, where the Russian air group is based, the entire 30-40 flight minutes to any Russian aircraft is required to any extreme point in Syria.
There was no operational need for the deployment of new Russian “air bases” in Syria, as it was decided by “sofa strategists”.
I will also comment on the reports, citing anonymous sources at the Pentagon, about the possible involvement of our aircraft in delivering an aerial strike on December 6 against Syrian government forces in the Deir ez-Zor area.
First the facts. According to the Syrian Army General Staff, 6 December with 19: 40 for 15 minutes, Western coalition aircraft struck the 168 field camp of the 7 brigade of the Syrian government forces division in 2 km west of Deir e Zor. 4 killed and 12 people injured.
Recall all the flights of the Russian space forces in the sky of Syria are coordinated with the air traffic control and the general headquarters of the Syrian government troops.
Russian aircraft over the area was not.
This is known to our colleagues from the Pentagon: in accordance with the signed memorandum, they are promptly notified of the time and flight routes of our air group in Syria.
Pentagon officials confirmed that on December 6, the US Air Force aircraft operated in the area at a distance of 55 kilometers from the impact site.
And it is true. But not all. In the sky above n. Deir-ez-Zor had two pairs of combat aircraft from two more countries of the anti-Igil coalition.
If the Americans are not involved in this strike, then why representatives of the Pentagon are silent about the presence of their allies' planes in the area where they attacked the units of the Syrian government forces?
Is it because that all information about the goals of ISIS in Syria, coalition aircraft gets it from the Pentagon? Moreover, the erroneous strikes of the coalition from the air are taking more and more lives of Syrians.
Literally the other day, as a result of a coalition attack on the village of Al-Khan, as reported by human rights activists from the Syrian Council for the Supervision of Human Rights, dozens of civilians were killed again.
So maybe it's time for our colleagues from the so-called "coalition" to reveal the cards?
Indeed, from the very beginning of the operation, it was repeatedly suggested to the Americans to organize an exchange of available information on the location of terrorist facilities in Syria. But it turns out, as we say in Russia, “there is a lot of ringing - yes, there’s little use”.
Information