2 x Russian SU-57 deployed to Latakia, Syria today. The twitter member originally posted a photo which was hard to believe, given the prototype status of SU-57 and the previous dubious reporting from the twitter member. However, he followed up with video to back-up his original claim.
https://twitter.com/WaelAlHussaini/s...56661308248065
The additional A-50U (Russian AWACS) makes for a total of two in Syria. The SU-35s have returned as well. It should be noted that an SU-35 chased away an F-22 over Syria back in November.
Interesting.
Other Syrian/Iraqi notes from today:
1) Russian envoy advising Saudis to back-off their support of Jihadis in Ghouta. Comment: the government has offered an avenue for insurgents to evacuate to Idlib, but they have turned down the government's offer. Syrian elite Tiger Forces massing for assault on Ghouta but will wait for further negotiations. Once they clean up Ghouta, they can turn their attention to Daraa.
2) Syrian militias (NDF) have joined with YPG in Afrin to combat Turk invasion. Comment: YPG saved many Syrian villagers from Daesh and this is NDF paying them back.
3) Iranian-backed PMU in Iraq got their hands on at least nine US M1A1 tanks and Washington wants them back. Comment: LMAO. Finders keepers, man.
4) Iraqi delegation arrived in Moscow to discuss purchase of S-400 air defense system.