Russia deploys four Su-25 ground attack aircraft to Syria
Russia has deployed four Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft to Syria despite President Vladimir Putin’s recent announcement that Russia’s military presence in the country would be decreased, Fox News reported, citing two U.S. officials.
“[The Russians] say they are pulling out, but we have seen no evidence to support that. On the contrary, we have seen new things coming in,” one official said.
Approximately 36 Russian military aircraft are still in Syria, roughly the same number as last month.
The Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft has been in service with the Soviet & Russian Air Force since 1981. It is used to perform close air support.