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Israel cratered the T4 air base in Syria to keep Turkey from using it.
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Israel Craters Runway To Keep Turkey From Taking Over Syrian Airfield

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Tensions between Israel and Turkey around mounting over air bases in Syria.
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Israel-Turkey Tensions Mounting Over Air Bases In Syria

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 28, 2025

A Russian cargo ship claimed to be heading to Syria, to take part in the Kremlin’s military withdrawal from that country, has sunk in the Mediterranean. The Ursa Major went down overnight between Spain and Algeria, with 14 crew members rescued and another two still unaccounted for. The incident comes amid uncertainty over the fate of the Russian naval base at Tartous on the Syrian coast, which provides Moscow with a vital foothold on the Mediterranean.
News & Features

What We Know About The Russian Cargo Ship That Sank In Mediterranean

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 24, 2024

The Russian Khmeimim Air Base in Jabla in Latakia, Syria on December 15, 2024. With the Baath regime's collapse, Russia continued to transfer its troops from Damascus, Homs and other cities across Syria to the base.
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Future Of Russia’s Bases In Syria Remains In Flux, Libya Possible Alternative

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

AC-130J attacked a target in iraq after attacks on US bases there.
Air

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

By Howard Altman

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)
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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Arrow Interceptor Downs Ballistic Missile Over Red Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 31, 2023

Israel delays ground offensive so that US can bring more air defenses into the region
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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Delay Of Ground Offensive Agreed To

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 25, 2023

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Air

U.S. F-16 Shoots Down Turkish Drone Over Syria (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

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Another U.S. Troop Injured After Follow-On Iranian-Backed Militia Attacks

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 25, 2023

F-15E Syria Iran
Air

F-15Es Strike Back After Deadly Iranian-Made Drone Attack On U.S. Base In Syria (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 24, 2023

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Land

S-300 Surface-To-Air Missile Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria For First Time: Report

By Dan Parsons, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 17, 2022

Russia Sends Its “Terminator” Advanced Urban Fighting Vehicles Towards Ukraine
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Russia Sends Its “Terminator” Advanced Urban Fighting Vehicles Towards Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 21, 2022

Night Stalker MH-60 Black Hawk Lost In Successful Raid That Killed ISIS Leader In Syria (Updated)
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Night Stalker MH-60 Black Hawk Lost In Successful Raid That Killed ISIS Leader In Syria (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Feb 3, 2022

Russian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With Israel
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Russian And Syrian Fighters Fly Unprecedented Joint Patrol Along Syria’s Border With Israel

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 25, 2022

Assassin Dolphin Hamas Says It Caught Continues Tradition Of Wild Claims About Israel’s Animal Spies
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Assassin Dolphin Hamas Says It Caught Continues Tradition Of Wild Claims About Israel’s Animal Spies

By Joseph Trevithick and Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 12, 2022

Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Jet Is The King Of Hauling Gas
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Russia’s Su-34 Fullback Strike Jet Is The King Of Hauling Gas

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jan 10, 2022