WASHINGTON – Russian combat and transport warplanes in Syria sent to back the regime of Bashar Assad are breaking down at a rapid rate and may be affecting their ability to strike targets, according to a
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WASHINGTON – Russian warplanes sent to Syria to back the regime of Bashar Assad are breaking down at a rapid rate that appears to be affecting their ability to strike targets, according to a senior Defense official.
Nearly one-third of Russian attack planes and half of its transport aircraft are grounded at any time as the harsh, desert conditions take a toll on equipment and crews, said the official who was not authorized to speak publicly about sensitive intelligence matters.
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"They could have bad operating procedures, inadequate supplies of spare parts and support crews," Aboulafia said.
Согласно анонимному источнику
ТМ в министерстве обороны (очевидно США) треть ударных и половина транспортных самолетов РФ в Сирии не летают. Что слегка снизило частоту ударов.
"Плохое обслуживание, неадекватные запчасти и криворукие техники." - согласно некоему эксперту Richard Aboulafia. Как он все это оценил - ума не приложу.