🇷🇺🇸🇾 Russian and Syrian air forces train to destroy ground targets in Aleppo province

09.11.24 The Russian group of forces in the Syrian Arab Republic together with the Syrian Air Force conducted a joint exercise during which they practised defeating enemy ground targets, hardware, fortifications, and manpower.
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Operational-Tactical Aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces was involved in the first stage of the manoeuvres. The Su-34 multi-role fighter-bombers and Su-24M front-line bombers hit ground targets at the Jabbul training ground in Aleppo province. The strikes were delivered by FAB-250 high-explosive bombs from altitudes of 600 to 3,300 metres. Su-35S fighter jets covered the bombers.
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The next stage of the exercise was attended by Ka-52 and Mi-8AMTSH-V helicopters of the Russian Aerospace Forces as well as Mi-25 helicopters of the Syrian Air Force. Sorties were carried out from the Qvareys airfield. Pilots from the two countries destroyed the ground facilities of the mock enemy by S-8 missiles, practised flights at extremely low altitudes of around 30 metres. Furthermore, they trained as joint strike groups during manoeuvering and running-in to the target.
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In addition, Russian helicopters trained searching and neutralising attack UAVs in airspace. The final stage of the exercise was the launching of joint airstrikes by the Army and the Operational-Tactical Aviation at night. The high level of personnel training made it possible to successfully complete all the tasks set, despite the complexity of guidance and call for targets in low visibility.
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The pilots of the two countries practised interaction and increased coherence during the joint exercise. It will enhance the effectiveness of aviation operations in missions on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic. Source 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry