Featured in assadBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareAmerican General In Syria Confirms US Forces Killed Hundreds Of Russians In Massive BattleUS Army Brigadier General Jonathan Braga also said he was ‘absolutely worried’ the situation could have escalated in a bigger conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareA Poisoned Spy and Threats of US Strikes in Syria Send Tensions With Russia SkyrocketingTrump has fired his top diplomat just as an ally says it has suffered a Russian chemical attack and the Syrian conflict enters a brutal new phase. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Admits Su-57s Were In Syria But Claims They Left After Just Two DaysRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu offers the first official confirmation, but his comments raise more questions than they answer. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareDid Russia Just Send Su-57 Stealth Fighters to Syria? (Updated)Even if these reports turn out to be false, it’s still likely only a matter of time before these aircraft make an appearance in the conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussian Mercenaries Take The Lead In Attacks On US And Allied Forces In SyriaDespite the Kremlin’s denials and the US government downplaying the situation, the two sides appear headed for a serious confrontation. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussian Operatives Possibly Among Assad Regime Elements Targeted In US CounterattackThe US-backed coalition responded with air or artillery strikes to drive attackers away from one of its forward bases in the country. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareTurkey’s Intervention in Syria Puts it On a Collision Course With US ForcesThe Turkish operation has laid bare the complexities of the situation in Syria, threatening to spark a new phase in an already brutal conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Says it Blew Up Terrorists Behind Syria Drone Attacks With Laser-Guided ArtilleryThe strikes come after Putin said he knew who was responsible, though the Kremlin has so far declined to name names. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Offers New Details About Syrian Mass Drone Attack, Now Implies Ukrainian ConnectionThough no group has taken responsibility, Russian authorities continue to insist the attackers needed outside support. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Implies Drone Swarm Attack On Its Base in Syria Linked to US P-8 Patrol PlaneThe country’s Defense Ministry, as well as state news outlets, suggest there could be a connection, but haven’t shown any evidence. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareU.S. Threatens Syria, Russia, and Iran Over Potential Chemical AttackWorryingly, the Trump administration does not appear to have coordinated with the U.S. military before making the statements. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareF-15E Shot Down “Predator-Sized” Drone That Attacked Coalition Forces In SyriaThe incident has huge ramifications for the conflict in the country, as well as the future of warfare in general. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareSuicide Bombing Kills U.S. Troops In Syria, Mysterious S-92 Helicopter Seen Evacuating Casualties (Updated)ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in Manbij, which comes amid American plans to withdraw from Syria entirely. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareSyrian Standoff: Kurds Ask Assad For Help Fighting Turkish Forces As Americans LeaveKurdish fighters are hoping the Syrian government can hold back Turkey, but the alliance of convenience might be a prelude to new conflicts. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareTrump Orders Sudden Withdrawal From Syria Which Could Result In A Huge Power Vacuum (Updated)The president has long wanted to pull out of the Syrian conflict, but doing so now would give breathing room to terrorists and other malign actors. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareSyria Finally Gets Its S-300 SAM System, But It’s A Token Capability At BestAssad has only received four launchers and the Russians say it will take three months to train enough Syrians to operate them. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 24, 2018ShareGiving Syria S-300 Surface To Air Missile Systems Won’t Halt Israeli StrikesIf the missiles actually arrive and stay, they would represent a clear escalation, but Israel won’t stop its strikes because of them. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 24, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareRussia Threatens To Attack Key U.S. Outpost In Southern SyriaThe American base at At Tanf has been a flashpoint before, but it could now become a dangerous sideshow to a larger Syrian government offensive. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 5, 2018ShareRussia Says It Used Precision Guided Munitions In Strikes On Syrian Rebel Drone MakersThe Kremlin seems to be trying to deflect criticism about its indiscriminate bombing campaigns ahead of a major Syrian government offensive. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 5, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareRussian Forces Flood Into The Med Ahead Of Syrian Offensive, Here’s Everything You Need To KnowWe’ve broken down all the latest news and military movements to give you a clear picture of what is and what is likely to come. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareRussian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big OffensiveThe United States and its allies deny they are planning to strike the Syrian regime, but say they could in response to any chemical weapon attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 25, 2018ShareIsrael Shoots Down Syrian Jet As Tensions Along The Two Countries’ Border Ratchet Up (Updated)The shootdown comes soon after Israeli forces tried to knock out Syrian missiles that appeared to be headed for the country. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 25, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 12, 2018ShareSyrian Drone Prompts Israel To Retaliate As Netanyahu and Putin Try to Cut a DealIsrael still wants Iran out of Syria as Assad’s troops, backed by Russian and Iranian forces, get closer to its border. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 12, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 25, 2018SharePotential New Crisis Between Israel And Syria Looms As Assad Pushes Toward Israeli BorderIsrael and Russia reportedly struck a deal to get Iran off the Israeli border, but there may already be cracks appearing in any such arrangement. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 25, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 29, 2018ShareRussia Denies Aerial Skirmish With Israel As The Two Countries Look To Make Syrian DealsRussian and Israeli officials are growing closer amid tensions with Iran, but the United States may not appreciate that new relationship. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 29, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareRumors Fly As Huge Mystery Blasts Rock Syrian Air Base With Iranian TiesReports suggest the incident at Hama Military Airport was accidental, but there are already rumors of Israeli involvement. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareRockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)Israel made the rare decision to publicly blame Iran for the attack, which comes amid new tensions after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 25, 2018ShareAmerican General Says ‘Adversaries’ Are Jamming AC-130 Gunships in SyriaRussia, which already appears to be waging a hybrid conflict against the United States in the country, is very likely behind these attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 25, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2018ShareRussia Put Up A Smoke Screen To Hide Delivery of S-300 SAMs To Syria According To ClaimSo far, evidence of the shipment is scarce, but the Kremlin has been sending more military gear into the country following a U.S.-led missile strike. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareNow Iraq Has Started Bombing Syria Too (Updated)Iraqi aircraft have crossed into Syria to strike targets for the very first time. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2018ShareConflicting Claims Swirl As Israel Continues Air War Against Iranian Interests In SyriaAmid the aftermath of an America-led missile strike on the Syrian government, Israeli forces have launched a number of their own operations. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareHere Are All The Details The Pentagon Just Released Regarding Its Missile Attack On Syria (Updated)The Pentagon revealed new information about the operation including a detailed account of weapons and launch platforms used. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareUnited States, France, And UK Begin Air Strikes On Syria (Updating Live)The strikes come after days of conflicting reports, rapid diplomatic exchanges, and threats of retaliation from Russia. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 13, 2018ShareRussia Blames UK For Faking Gas Attack While US Says It Has Proof Assad Was Behind ItAs strikes by the U.S., France, and the UK on the Syrian government loom, Russia says the gas attack was fabricated at the behest of the UK. BYTyler RogowayApr 13, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 12, 2018ShareMattis’s Top Worry On Syrian Strike Is “Keeping It From Escalating Out Of Control”The fear of U.S. strikes on Syria leading to a larger and much more dire military conflict with Russia is not lost on the Secretary of Defense. BYTyler RogowayApr 12, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 11, 2018ShareTrump To Putin: Get Ready, U.S. Missiles Are Coming. Also, Can We Make a Deal?The President Tweeted out two contradictory messages as the United States stumbles closer to a dangerous escalation in Syria. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 11, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareIf The U.S. Attacks Syria Here’s How Russia Could Retaliate MilitarilyThere is a real chance that Russia could follow through with its threats of retaliation, here’s how we think it would most likely do it. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareThe Russians Are Jamming US Drones in Syria Because They Have Every Reason To BeThe apparent surge in electronic warfare attacks is just the latest example of the Kremlin’s hybrid campaign against US troops in the country. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 10, 2018ShareAir Strikes Targeting Syrian Military Sites Appear To Have Begun (Live Updating)Hours after President Trump posted a foreboding tweet about the chemical attack in Douma, an aerial offensive appears to be underway. BYTyler RogowayApr 10, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 7, 2018ShareIf Reports Of Deadly Gas Attack In Syria Are True Will U.S. Strike As Promised?On the anniversary of the U.S. Tomahawk missile attack on Syria, the White House may be forced to strike Assad again or face losing credibility. BYTyler RogowayApr 7, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 19, 2018ShareVideo Supposedly Shows Syrian Dictator Assad Driving A Honda Into War-Torn East GhoutaThe Syrian strongman is known to drive himself around, but not onto or very near a battlefield. BYTyler RogowayMar 19, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareSatellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To SyriaAt least two of the jets are in-country and they are likely to begin “combat evaluation” sorties soon. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareFlurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)A stealthy Iranian drone’s incursion into Israeli airspace sparked a series of military operations that ended with an Israeli F-16 being shot down. BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 8, 2018ShareRussia Says January 5th Attack On Its Syrian Air Base Was By A Swarm Of DronesIt seems that the age of drone swarms has arrived, and that’s a terrifying reality to comprehend. BYTyler RogowayJan 8, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 21, 2017ShareSu-30s Acted As Infrared “Heat Traps” For Putin’s Arrival In Syria Aboard A Tu-214PUThe Russian Air Force got creative with its shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile countermeasures for Putin’s visit to Syria. BYTyler RogowayDec 21, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2017ShareThe F-35 Rumor Mill Is Spinning After Israeli Counter Strike On Syrian SAM SiteA belated report about a bird strike on an F-35I has resulted in theories of an Israeli coverup being parroted around social media. BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 16, 2017ShareIsrael Strikes Back: Fighters Destroy Syrian SAM Site That Fired On Recon PlaneIt was the same SA-5 air defense missile battery that took a pot shot at Israeli fighters in March. BYTyler RogowayOct 16, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 28, 2017ShareAmid US Threats, Assad Appears At The One Place He’s Safe—Russia’s Syrian Air BaseNo American Tomahawks will be landing on this base. BYTyler RogowayJun 28, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 6, 2017ShareCoalition Strikes Pro-Assad Shiite Militias Again Near Key Outpost In SyriaThis time those at the base and the aviators above it were ready and waiting for another assault. BYTyler RogowayJun 6, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2017ShareUS Strikes Convoy Of Fighters Loyal To Assad Near Coalition Outpost In Syria (Updated)The convoy is said to have included heavy armor. BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2017ShareAssad Moves The Bulk Of His Air Power To Russia’s Air Base In SyriaJust as predicted, because of the reckless and counterproductive US missile strike on Syria, Assad’s military capability will be a much harder nut to crack in the future. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareIsrael Warns It Will Destroy Syria’s Air Defenses “Without Thinking Twice”Israel’s direct involvement in the Syrian conflict could be the flying ember that sets the region ablaze. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2017ShareRussian Special Operations Commando Seen Wearing Hezbollah Patch In SyriaIt’s not like the US hasn’t been accused of doing similar things recently. BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayNov 2, 2016ShareRussian Carrier Executes Flight Ops as Subs Head for Rendezvous in the MedThe largest flotilla Russia has fielded since the end of the Cold War is nearing Syria and its aircrews are preparing for combat operations. BYTyler RogowayNov 2, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayAug 26, 2016ShareSyria Has Reached ‘Game Of Thrones’ Level Of Complexity As Turkey InvadesThe rifts created by the Syrian conflict seem ever more difficult to repair. BYTyler RogowayAug 26, 2016ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 20, 2016ShareWas Russia’s Brazen Air Strike On US-Backed Anti-ISIS Fighters A Ploy?Russian jets are back in Syria, and they faced down F/A-18s during a suspect raid on an obscure outpost. BYTyler RogowayJun 20, 2016Share12
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareAmerican General In Syria Confirms US Forces Killed Hundreds Of Russians In Massive BattleUS Army Brigadier General Jonathan Braga also said he was ‘absolutely worried’ the situation could have escalated in a bigger conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareA Poisoned Spy and Threats of US Strikes in Syria Send Tensions With Russia SkyrocketingTrump has fired his top diplomat just as an ally says it has suffered a Russian chemical attack and the Syrian conflict enters a brutal new phase. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Admits Su-57s Were In Syria But Claims They Left After Just Two DaysRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu offers the first official confirmation, but his comments raise more questions than they answer. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareDid Russia Just Send Su-57 Stealth Fighters to Syria? (Updated)Even if these reports turn out to be false, it’s still likely only a matter of time before these aircraft make an appearance in the conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussian Mercenaries Take The Lead In Attacks On US And Allied Forces In SyriaDespite the Kremlin’s denials and the US government downplaying the situation, the two sides appear headed for a serious confrontation. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussian Operatives Possibly Among Assad Regime Elements Targeted In US CounterattackThe US-backed coalition responded with air or artillery strikes to drive attackers away from one of its forward bases in the country. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareTurkey’s Intervention in Syria Puts it On a Collision Course With US ForcesThe Turkish operation has laid bare the complexities of the situation in Syria, threatening to spark a new phase in an already brutal conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Says it Blew Up Terrorists Behind Syria Drone Attacks With Laser-Guided ArtilleryThe strikes come after Putin said he knew who was responsible, though the Kremlin has so far declined to name names. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Offers New Details About Syrian Mass Drone Attack, Now Implies Ukrainian ConnectionThough no group has taken responsibility, Russian authorities continue to insist the attackers needed outside support. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Implies Drone Swarm Attack On Its Base in Syria Linked to US P-8 Patrol PlaneThe country’s Defense Ministry, as well as state news outlets, suggest there could be a connection, but haven’t shown any evidence. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareIsrael Launches Flurry of Strikes in Syria as its Air War in the Country Turns to IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “we will not allow” Iran “to entrench itself militarily in Syria.” BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareU.S. Threatens Syria, Russia, and Iran Over Potential Chemical AttackWorryingly, the Trump administration does not appear to have coordinated with the U.S. military before making the statements. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareF-15E Shot Down “Predator-Sized” Drone That Attacked Coalition Forces In SyriaThe incident has huge ramifications for the conflict in the country, as well as the future of warfare in general. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareSuicide Bombing Kills U.S. Troops In Syria, Mysterious S-92 Helicopter Seen Evacuating Casualties (Updated)ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in Manbij, which comes amid American plans to withdraw from Syria entirely. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareSyrian Standoff: Kurds Ask Assad For Help Fighting Turkish Forces As Americans LeaveKurdish fighters are hoping the Syrian government can hold back Turkey, but the alliance of convenience might be a prelude to new conflicts. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018ShareTrump Orders Sudden Withdrawal From Syria Which Could Result In A Huge Power Vacuum (Updated)The president has long wanted to pull out of the Syrian conflict, but doing so now would give breathing room to terrorists and other malign actors. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareSyria Finally Gets Its S-300 SAM System, But It’s A Token Capability At BestAssad has only received four launchers and the Russians say it will take three months to train enough Syrians to operate them. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 24, 2018ShareGiving Syria S-300 Surface To Air Missile Systems Won’t Halt Israeli StrikesIf the missiles actually arrive and stay, they would represent a clear escalation, but Israel won’t stop its strikes because of them. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 24, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018ShareRussia Threatens To Attack Key U.S. Outpost In Southern SyriaThe American base at At Tanf has been a flashpoint before, but it could now become a dangerous sideshow to a larger Syrian government offensive. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 6, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 5, 2018ShareRussia Says It Used Precision Guided Munitions In Strikes On Syrian Rebel Drone MakersThe Kremlin seems to be trying to deflect criticism about its indiscriminate bombing campaigns ahead of a major Syrian government offensive. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 5, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018ShareRussian Forces Flood Into The Med Ahead Of Syrian Offensive, Here’s Everything You Need To KnowWe’ve broken down all the latest news and military movements to give you a clear picture of what is and what is likely to come. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 4, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018ShareRussian Flotilla Appears Off Syria as Accusations Fly Ahead of Assad’s Next Big OffensiveThe United States and its allies deny they are planning to strike the Syrian regime, but say they could in response to any chemical weapon attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 28, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 25, 2018ShareIsrael Shoots Down Syrian Jet As Tensions Along The Two Countries’ Border Ratchet Up (Updated)The shootdown comes soon after Israeli forces tried to knock out Syrian missiles that appeared to be headed for the country. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 25, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 12, 2018ShareSyrian Drone Prompts Israel To Retaliate As Netanyahu and Putin Try to Cut a DealIsrael still wants Iran out of Syria as Assad’s troops, backed by Russian and Iranian forces, get closer to its border. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 12, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 25, 2018SharePotential New Crisis Between Israel And Syria Looms As Assad Pushes Toward Israeli BorderIsrael and Russia reportedly struck a deal to get Iran off the Israeli border, but there may already be cracks appearing in any such arrangement. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 25, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 29, 2018ShareRussia Denies Aerial Skirmish With Israel As The Two Countries Look To Make Syrian DealsRussian and Israeli officials are growing closer amid tensions with Iran, but the United States may not appreciate that new relationship. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 29, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018ShareRumors Fly As Huge Mystery Blasts Rock Syrian Air Base With Iranian TiesReports suggest the incident at Hama Military Airport was accidental, but there are already rumors of Israeli involvement. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 18, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018ShareRockets Fly Over The Golan Heights As A Larger Conflict Between Israel and Iran Looms (Updated)Israel made the rare decision to publicly blame Iran for the attack, which comes amid new tensions after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 10, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 25, 2018ShareAmerican General Says ‘Adversaries’ Are Jamming AC-130 Gunships in SyriaRussia, which already appears to be waging a hybrid conflict against the United States in the country, is very likely behind these attacks. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 25, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2018ShareRussia Put Up A Smoke Screen To Hide Delivery of S-300 SAMs To Syria According To ClaimSo far, evidence of the shipment is scarce, but the Kremlin has been sending more military gear into the country following a U.S.-led missile strike. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018ShareNow Iraq Has Started Bombing Syria Too (Updated)Iraqi aircraft have crossed into Syria to strike targets for the very first time. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2018ShareConflicting Claims Swirl As Israel Continues Air War Against Iranian Interests In SyriaAmid the aftermath of an America-led missile strike on the Syrian government, Israeli forces have launched a number of their own operations. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 17, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareHere Are All The Details The Pentagon Just Released Regarding Its Missile Attack On Syria (Updated)The Pentagon revealed new information about the operation including a detailed account of weapons and launch platforms used. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018ShareUnited States, France, And UK Begin Air Strikes On Syria (Updating Live)The strikes come after days of conflicting reports, rapid diplomatic exchanges, and threats of retaliation from Russia. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 14, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 13, 2018ShareRussia Blames UK For Faking Gas Attack While US Says It Has Proof Assad Was Behind ItAs strikes by the U.S., France, and the UK on the Syrian government loom, Russia says the gas attack was fabricated at the behest of the UK. BYTyler RogowayApr 13, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 12, 2018ShareMattis’s Top Worry On Syrian Strike Is “Keeping It From Escalating Out Of Control”The fear of U.S. strikes on Syria leading to a larger and much more dire military conflict with Russia is not lost on the Secretary of Defense. BYTyler RogowayApr 12, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 11, 2018ShareTrump To Putin: Get Ready, U.S. Missiles Are Coming. Also, Can We Make a Deal?The President Tweeted out two contradictory messages as the United States stumbles closer to a dangerous escalation in Syria. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 11, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareIf The U.S. Attacks Syria Here’s How Russia Could Retaliate MilitarilyThere is a real chance that Russia could follow through with its threats of retaliation, here’s how we think it would most likely do it. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018ShareThe Russians Are Jamming US Drones in Syria Because They Have Every Reason To BeThe apparent surge in electronic warfare attacks is just the latest example of the Kremlin’s hybrid campaign against US troops in the country. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 10, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 10, 2018ShareAir Strikes Targeting Syrian Military Sites Appear To Have Begun (Live Updating)Hours after President Trump posted a foreboding tweet about the chemical attack in Douma, an aerial offensive appears to be underway. BYTyler RogowayApr 10, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 7, 2018ShareIf Reports Of Deadly Gas Attack In Syria Are True Will U.S. Strike As Promised?On the anniversary of the U.S. Tomahawk missile attack on Syria, the White House may be forced to strike Assad again or face losing credibility. BYTyler RogowayApr 7, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 19, 2018ShareVideo Supposedly Shows Syrian Dictator Assad Driving A Honda Into War-Torn East GhoutaThe Syrian strongman is known to drive himself around, but not onto or very near a battlefield. BYTyler RogowayMar 19, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareSatellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To SyriaAt least two of the jets are in-country and they are likely to begin “combat evaluation” sorties soon. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018ShareFlurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)A stealthy Iranian drone’s incursion into Israeli airspace sparked a series of military operations that ended with an Israeli F-16 being shot down. BYTyler RogowayFeb 10, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 8, 2018ShareRussia Says January 5th Attack On Its Syrian Air Base Was By A Swarm Of DronesIt seems that the age of drone swarms has arrived, and that’s a terrifying reality to comprehend. BYTyler RogowayJan 8, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 21, 2017ShareSu-30s Acted As Infrared “Heat Traps” For Putin’s Arrival In Syria Aboard A Tu-214PUThe Russian Air Force got creative with its shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile countermeasures for Putin’s visit to Syria. BYTyler RogowayDec 21, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2017ShareThe F-35 Rumor Mill Is Spinning After Israeli Counter Strike On Syrian SAM SiteA belated report about a bird strike on an F-35I has resulted in theories of an Israeli coverup being parroted around social media. BYTyler RogowayOct 17, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 16, 2017ShareIsrael Strikes Back: Fighters Destroy Syrian SAM Site That Fired On Recon PlaneIt was the same SA-5 air defense missile battery that took a pot shot at Israeli fighters in March. BYTyler RogowayOct 16, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 28, 2017ShareAmid US Threats, Assad Appears At The One Place He’s Safe—Russia’s Syrian Air BaseNo American Tomahawks will be landing on this base. BYTyler RogowayJun 28, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 6, 2017ShareCoalition Strikes Pro-Assad Shiite Militias Again Near Key Outpost In SyriaThis time those at the base and the aviators above it were ready and waiting for another assault. BYTyler RogowayJun 6, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2017ShareUS Strikes Convoy Of Fighters Loyal To Assad Near Coalition Outpost In Syria (Updated)The convoy is said to have included heavy armor. BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2017ShareAssad Moves The Bulk Of His Air Power To Russia’s Air Base In SyriaJust as predicted, because of the reckless and counterproductive US missile strike on Syria, Assad’s military capability will be a much harder nut to crack in the future. BYTyler RogowayApr 19, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017ShareIsrael Warns It Will Destroy Syria’s Air Defenses “Without Thinking Twice”Israel’s direct involvement in the Syrian conflict could be the flying ember that sets the region ablaze. BYTyler RogowayMar 20, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2017ShareRussian Special Operations Commando Seen Wearing Hezbollah Patch In SyriaIt’s not like the US hasn’t been accused of doing similar things recently. BYTyler RogowayJan 5, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayNov 2, 2016ShareRussian Carrier Executes Flight Ops as Subs Head for Rendezvous in the MedThe largest flotilla Russia has fielded since the end of the Cold War is nearing Syria and its aircrews are preparing for combat operations. BYTyler RogowayNov 2, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayAug 26, 2016ShareSyria Has Reached ‘Game Of Thrones’ Level Of Complexity As Turkey InvadesThe rifts created by the Syrian conflict seem ever more difficult to repair. BYTyler RogowayAug 26, 2016Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 20, 2016ShareWas Russia’s Brazen Air Strike On US-Backed Anti-ISIS Fighters A Ploy?Russian jets are back in Syria, and they faced down F/A-18s during a suspect raid on an obscure outpost. BYTyler RogowayJun 20, 2016Share