Thread: Syrian "rebels" having missiles?

Originally Posted by Plan B

So in Syria we now have the local government, the rebels, the Kurds, the Ruskies, the Americans and NATO friends, the Israelis, the Iranians, the Turks, ISIL, and now the Sauds.

Did I forget anyone?

Yes the rebels, you mentioned them as a group not as a group of groups with unknown sympathies until they turn their weapons on the providers, and you could be a bit more specific about NATO friends because at least one is not a friend at all and is itching to oops sorry 'bout that on the Kurds, then add the Iranian and Saudi/Qatari proxies for something closer to reality after taking out the Israelites because they're not actively in the fray and won't be since that might confuse the issue.

Otherwise fairly accurate, if you don't include mercenaries paid by the US taxpayer, and possibly a general lack of traction since it isn't always easy switching sides from supporting a bunch of Islamists under one admin to supporting another that claim to represent whatever it is you think you want.

The USA has been openly arming and training the Syrian "rebels"* since 2015.

Sure you can hope and pretend it was not US weaponry... but you know it was.



* Rebels - also known as Al Qaeda and ISIS.

Originally Posted by Plan B

So in Syria we now have the local government, the rebels, the Kurds, the Ruskies, the Americans and NATO friends, the Israelis, the Iranians, the Turks, ISIL, and now the Sauds.

Did I forget anyone?

Their other next door neighbours.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Sure you can hope and pretend it was not US weaponry... but you know it was

Knowing a bit about how US black OPs work my bet is although the weapons were purchased and supplied with US funds, they would not be US weapons. Deniable plausibility always in play.

Drumpf sanctioned black opps.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

* Rebels - also known as Al Qaeda and ISIS.

Only by idiots like yourself.

Which isn't to say they didn't get their hands on US weapons supplied to the Syrian opposition, but they are not fighting for the Syrian people.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Only by idiots like yourself.

Which isn't to say they didn't get their hands on US weapons supplied to the Syrian opposition, but they are not fighting for the Syrian people.

you are not very bright, are you ?

Indeed - however that was in the days when people cared. These days, most of the world are CNN drones like harry, and they will say it was Syrian government soldiers with Russian SAMS that blew the russian jet out of the sky, and Harry will believe it.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Only by idiots like yourself.

Which isn't to say they didn't get their hands on US weapons supplied to the Syrian opposition, but they are not fighting for the Syrian people.

You're so dumb its comical. You're Flat Earther calibre of dumb.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Great stuff, hope his dying minutes were full of terror and suffering.

....???....

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Indeed - however that was in the days when people cared. These days, most of the world are CNN drones like harry, and they will say it was Syrian government soldiers with Russian SAMS that blew the russian jet out of the sky, and Harry will believe it.

I'm afraid if you want conspiracy theories you'll have to rely on the forum whackjobs.


I would have thought that even a moron like you would be able to deduce that the suspect list includes every group bombed by Putin (which he claimed were always IS) and is thus extremely long.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I'm afraid if you want conspiracy theories you'll have to rely on the forum whackjobs.


I would have thought that even a moron like you would be able to deduce that the suspect list includes every group bombed by Putin (which he claimed were always IS) and is thus extremely long.

Still buying the western mainstream narrative then are you?

OK - lets make this easy for you.

There is Syria.
There are non syrian western, Saud and qatari backed terrorists trying to topple Assad
Then a few curds flying about the place.

That's it. I know you believe in the toothfairy along with good and bad "rebels" but each time the "good" terrorists are scrutinised, they are found to be ISIS and AQ. Every time. And the merkins know it.

Heh - did you sign the petition for the White Helmuts to be given the nobel peace prize? Bet you did, eh?

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Still buying the western mainstream narrative then are you?

OK - lets make this easy for you.

There is Syria.
There are non syrian western, Saud and qatari backed terrorists trying to topple Assad
Then a few curds flying about the place.

That's it. I know you believe in the toothfairy along with good and bad "rebels" but each time the "good" terrorists are scrutinised, they are found to be ISIS and AQ. Every time. And the merkins know it.

Heh - did you sign the petition for the White Helmuts to be given the nobel peace prize? Bet you did, eh?

To understand how this conflict got where it was, you have to know where it started.

Unfortunately feeble minded idiots like yourself will still try and point fingers at the West.

You'll probably try and blame them for allowing a dictator to run a Middle Eastern country.

Then, when they take one down like Qadafi, they're the bad guys and should have stayed out.

The trouble with you is that not only do you not have a fucking clue, but you can't make your fucking mind up.

Originally Posted by sabang

Of course it originates from the US. They pretty much admitted that some time ago.
How's that War on Terror going for you Gents? Now that you are their Allies.
Oh- and losing anyway. Guess you must get used to it.

Goodness bangbang, you are faster with your judgement than the Russkys.

‘US Stinger or Soviet Strela’: Heat-seeking missile that downed Su-25 jet probed by Moscow

Published time: 5 Feb, 2018 15:25

https://www.rt.com/news/417915-su25-...tinger-strela/

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Indeed - however that was in the days when people cared. These days, most of the world are CNN drones like harry, and they will say it was Syrian government soldiers with Russian SAMS that blew the russian jet out of the sky, and Harry will believe it.

Summary offence in Assad's Syria to point a weapon in the general direction of a Russian.

Originally Posted by jabir

Summary offence in Assad's Syria to point a weapon in the general direction of a Russian.

Well Vlad is obviously very annoyed because he's letting Assad gas the rebels again.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Great stuff, hope his dying minutes were full of terror and suffering.

Prepare to be disappointed...

According to a video circulating on social media, Maj Filipov shot two fighters then detonated a grenade to avoid capture.The fighters ducked as he was heard shouting "this is for our guys" before pulling the pin.Maj Filipov, from the eastern city of Vladivostok, has been posthumously nominated for the Kremlin's highest honour - the Hero of Russia, according to the daily newspaper Kommersant.

Pretty sad that young pilot died, if you asked me.

Originally Posted by Plan B

Prepare to be disappointed...

I believe the bit about him blowing himself up.

Originally Posted by misskit

Pretty sad that young pilot died, if you asked me.

I'm not sure the men, women and children he bombed indiscriminately would agree with you.

Thousands pay last respects to Russian hero Su-25 pilot downed in Syria

Thousands paid their last respects to Major Roman Filipov, the Russian airman who was downed in Syria and gave his life fighting terrorists on the ground. The hero Su-25 pilot was laid to rest in his hometown of Voronezh.


The requiem ceremony for Major Filipov was held in the Officer’s House at a military compound in Voronezh. Over 30,000 braved the snowy weather to give the last honors to the late pilot.


The body of Filipov was then moved to the Kominternovskoye memorial cemetery. An Orthodox Christian service, attended only by the close relatives of the deceased pilot, was held in the graveyard’s chapel.

After the religious service, Major Filipov was buried at the cemetery’s Alley of Glory, receiving full military honors, including a rifle salute. Some 2,000 people gathered at the burial site to lay flowers and wreaths at his grave.


Major Filipov’s Su-25 attack aircraft was downed by militants over Syria’s governorate of Idlib on Saturday, during a routine observation flight of the de-escalation zone. The jet was likely struck by a heat-seeking man-portable anti-aircraft system (MANPAD). One of the plane’s engines caught fire, while the second one stalled, and Filipov was forced to eject, touching down in terrorist-held area.


As the militants swarmed Filipov’s landing site, the pilot engaged in a fire fight with them. The aviator was gravely wounded and blew himself up with a hand grenade when surrounded, shouting “this is for the boys!” as footage which emerged from the scene indicated. Major Filipov managed to empty almost two magazines of his sidearm during the skirmish, photos posted by militants online suggest.


Major Filipov was posthumously awarded Russia’s highest honor – the Hero of Russia medal. He is survived by a wife and a daughter. The body of the hero pilot was recovered and returned home on Tuesday, following the joint efforts of Russian and Turkish military intelligence services.

https://www.rt.com/news/418261-major...eral-voronezh/