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Sputnik Exclusive: Life Inbetween Airstrikes on Russian Base in Latakia

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On September 30, Russia launched airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIL) terrorist group in Syria. 3

Sputnik presents to you exclusive pictures of Russian combat jets stationed at an airbase outside Latakia.

© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, over the last two days Russian combat jets destroyed 12 targets, including a command post, an explosives manufacturing plant, a training camp, communication facilities as well as ammo and fuel depots.

Above: Russian Sukhoi jets are at the airfield near Latakia.
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According to the Russian Defense Ministry, over the last two days Russian combat jets destroyed 12 targets, including a command post, an explosives manufacturing plant, a training camp, communication facilities as well as ammo and fuel depots.

Above: Russian Sukhoi jets are at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe combat unit of the Russian Air and Space Forces deployed to Syria includes over 50 aircraft and helicopters.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian jet at the airfield near Latakia.
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The combat unit of the Russian Air and Space Forces deployed to Syria includes over 50 aircraft and helicopters.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian jet at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe Defense Ministry reported that Su-34, Su-24M and Su-25 jets were used during the airstrikes. In addition, the operation involved surveillance UAVs and space surveillance equipment.

Above: Russia’s Su-24 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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The Defense Ministry reported that Su-34, Su-24M and Su-25 jets were used during the airstrikes. In addition, the operation involved surveillance UAVs and space surveillance equipment.

Above: Russia’s Su-24 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe Russian military deployed engineering and technical support facilities at the Hmeimim airbase.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for Russian Su-34 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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The Russian military deployed engineering and technical support facilities at the Hmeimim airbase.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for Russian Su-34 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankAdvanced weapons allow for striking ISIL positions without any collateral damage among civilians. The Russian military is only providing aerial support and reconnaissance; the Syrian army is in charge of ground operations.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian Su-24 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
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Advanced weapons allow for striking ISIL positions without any collateral damage among civilians. The Russian military is only providing aerial support and reconnaissance; the Syrian army is in charge of ground operations.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian Su-24 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabank"Data from air force attacks was analyzed, and verification from multiple sources clearly shows that the Russian airstrikes were conducted on objects of terrorist infrastructure belonging to ISIL," Colonel Igor Klimov, a spokesperson for the Defense Ministry, told RT.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for Russian Su-34 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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"Data from air force attacks was analyzed, and verification from multiple sources clearly shows that the Russian airstrikes were conducted on objects of terrorist infrastructure belonging to ISIL," Colonel Igor Klimov, a spokesperson for the Defense Ministry, told RT.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for Russian Su-34 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe airbase is heavily secured and is constantly on full alert due to the fact that ISIL terrorist positions are located only 40 kilometers from the facility.

Above: Russian Sukhoi jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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The airbase is heavily secured and is constantly on full alert due to the fact that ISIL terrorist positions are located only 40 kilometers from the facility.

Above: Russian Sukhoi jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankIn order to coordinate the fight against ISIL, a center for coordination was established in Baghdad. It involves Russia, Iraq, Syria and Iran. The purpose is to collect and analyze data on the situation in the region.

Above: A Russian Su-34 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
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In order to coordinate the fight against ISIL, a center for coordination was established in Baghdad. It involves Russia, Iraq, Syria and Iran. The purpose is to collect and analyze data on the situation in the region.

Above: A Russian Su-34 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankOn Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin requested the authorization of the Upper House of the Russian Parliament to use Russia’s combat forces abroad. The request was unanimously approved.

Above: Russian Su-25 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin requested the authorization of the Upper House of the Russian Parliament to use Russia’s combat forces abroad. The request was unanimously approved.

Above: Russian Su-25 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe Russian government said that only aerial strikes are planned to fight ISIL in Syria.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian jet at the airfield near Latakia.
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The Russian government said that only aerial strikes are planned to fight ISIL in Syria.

Above: Technical staff providing maintenance for a Russian jet at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe operation is being carried out in full accordance with the principles of international law. It was requested by Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

Above: Russian Su-24 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
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The operation is being carried out in full accordance with the principles of international law. It was requested by Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

Above: Russian Su-24 jets at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankThe Russian Defense Ministry and Pentagon are planning to coordinate their actions in the sky over Syria. Earlier, Obama and Putin underscored the need to establish a communication channel to avoid any collisions.

Above: A Russian Su-34 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
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The Russian Defense Ministry and Pentagon are planning to coordinate their actions in the sky over Syria. Earlier, Obama and Putin underscored the need to establish a communication channel to avoid any collisions.

Above: A Russian Su-34 jet at the airfield near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovAbove: Russian soldiers at the Hmeymim base near Latakia.
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Above: Russian soldiers at the Hmeymim base near Latakia.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovAbove: Russian soldiers at the Hmeymim base near Latakia.
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Above: Russian soldiers at the Hmeymim base near Latakia.
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