Syria

Israel Air Force Chief To Give Moscow Findings On Plane Downing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 20, 2018

Israel's air force commander was set to lead a delegation to Moscow on Thursday to share the military's findings on the Syrian downing of a Russian warplane following Israeli air strikes.

Tragic Circumstances Behind Downing Of Russian Plane In Syria, Says Putin

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 18, 2018

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria's seacoast was the result of a chain of tragic and chance circumstances.

"Full Blame" On Israel, Says Russia As Syria Accidentally Downs Its Jet

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman Tuesday that Moscow may consider measures to respond to the downing of a Russian plane over Syria, as he lay "full" blame on Israel's air force.

Russian Military Jet Vanishes Off Syria During Israeli Missile Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 18, 2018

A Russian military jet carrying 14 servicemen vanished from radar over the Mediterranean Sea late Monday as Syria came under attack by Israeli missiles, the defence ministry said.

Israeli Missiles Target Damascus Airport: Syrian Media

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 16, 2018

An Israeli missile attack targeted the Syrian capital's airport late Saturday, activating air defences which shot down a number of the projectiles.

Air Strike Warning App Helps Syrians Dodge Death From the Skies

Reuters | Friday September 14, 2018

Air strikes have been a fact of daily life for millions of Syrians living in rebel-held areas, becoming far more intense since Russia joined the war in 2015.

Now An App That Would Help Syrians Dodge Death From The Skies

World News | Reuters | Friday September 14, 2018

A Russian military aircraft thunders into the sky at 4.47 pm from Russia's air base at Hmeimim in western Syria, veering to the east.

Russia To Brief UN Security Council On Fate Of Syria's Idlib

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 11, 2018

Russia will brief the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday about the results of the Tehran summit it held with Iran and Turkey on the fate of Syria's Idlib province, diplomats said

Russia Accuses US Of Using White Phosphorous In Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday September 10, 2018

Russia on Sunday accused the United States of carrying out bombing using white phosphorous in eastern Syria against military targets in civilian areas, which is banned under international law.

Sushma Swaraj's Syria Visit Postponed, New Dates To Be Decided Soon

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 8, 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to Syria, scheduled for next week, has been postponed, a senior official said on Saturday.

Israel Signals It Could Attack Iranian Weaponry In Iraq

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 4, 2018

Israel signalled on Monday that it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done with scores of air strikes in war-torn Syria

Donald Trump Warns Syria, Russia And Iran Against Idlib "Tragedy"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 4, 2018

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syria against launching an attack on the country's last rebel stronghold with the help of Russia and Iran, saying the offensive could trigger a "human tragedy."

US Might Be Preparing For Possible Strike On Syria, Says Russia

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 28, 2018

The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday it had noticed Washington was building up its military forces in the Middle East in preparation for what Moscow feared was a possible strike on Syrian government forces, Russian news agencies reported.

Iran, Russia, Turkey To Hold Syria Summit Next Week: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 27, 2018

The presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey will meet on September 7 in Iran for their third tripartite summit on seeking to end the conflict in Syria, Turkish state television said Monday.

ISIS Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Calls For Unity During 'Testing Phase'

World News | ANI | Thursday August 23, 2018

In a first for this year, the Islamic State has released an audio recording of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in which the leader can be heard urging people to stay united as the outfit is being "tested" by Allah.