Air War over Syria - Su-24M: Russian Aerospace Group September 2015 - March 2016

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Focusing on the bombing operations conducted by the Russian Aerospace Group using Sukhoi Su-24M strike aircraft in Syria from September 2015 to March 2016, this volume provides an overview of the initial combat phases and the operational context. It includes a basic history of the Su-24M, details of specific missions, and the combat loss of a Russian aircraft. While not a comprehensive analysis of the Syrian conflict, it outlines the ground situation relevant to the Russian campaign and contrasts Russian strategies with those of the Western anti-ISIS coalition.