Elite Russian jets arrive in Syria for Aleppo offensive

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 A.M.) – On Monday evening, 4 elite Russian Su-25 fighter jets and another 4 IL-78 tankers arrived at the Hmaymim Military Airport in southern Latakia, locals in Jableh reported Tuesday.

The Russian Su-25 fighter jets will reportedly be deployed the Aleppo front, where the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to launch a large-scale offensive against the so-called “Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham” (ISIS).

Video footage of these fighter jets flying in northern Syria was captured by local residents on Tuesday, confirming their arrival and deployment to this front.

The Su-25 fighter jets are greatly needed during these harsh winter months, as many Syrian warplanes are immobile in rough weather.