Russia bombs more Syria targets amid a renewed diplomatic push



DAMASCUS: -- Russian war planes have kept up their air strikes on Syrian targets as diplomatic efforts have been going on behind the scenes to find a way to end the conflict.

Russia’s defence ministry says that in the last three days its jets have struck 285 ISIL and Nusra Front terrorist sites including two metal hangars housing a major ammunition store in the suburbs of Damascus.

US-led coalition analysis of the the data claims 80 percent of Russia’s declared targets have been in areas not held by Islamist militants.

The US accuses Moscow of trying to keep its long-time ally Assad in power and secure its interests, including a Naval facility in Latakia.

On Monday Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad received a diplomatic visit from Oman’s foreign minister, Yusuf Bin Alawi who is known to be an experienced mediator.

At the same time Washington says its Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed Syria over the phone, while a White House spokesman added there could be further talks on a possible political transition at the end of the week.

The US has also acknowledged that Assad ally Iran would need to be involved in any transition negotiations.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2015-10-27

The USA is so hypocritical and must think that everyone is stupid. After telling everyone that there was no moderate opposition they are now complaining that Russia is bombing non-Islamists but cannot tell them who these non-Islamists are! They are all Al Qaeda or ISIS and need to be destroyed.

The USA is so hypocritical and must think that everyone is stupid. After telling everyone that there was no moderate opposition they are now complaining that Russia is bombing non-Islamists but cannot tell them who these non-Islamists are! They are all Al Qaeda or ISIS and need to be destroyed.

See what presidents in USA got reelected.....Many people don't watch too much news......USA think that everyone is stupid and mostly they are right.

So whats new? What seemed like a clever little scam to take over the middle east has now been exposed for what it was. Russia has now check mated - and legally, they were requested to help both by Syria and Iran. America is there illegally and backing the 'good' rebels that they set up and armed. 10-20 years ago they would have got away with it..........today, internet, drones, whistleblowers, no chance.

US complain that Russia bomb non-Islamists because those are the "freedom fighters" that are sponsored by US...

The USA is so hypocritical and must think that everyone is stupid. After telling everyone that there was no moderate opposition they are now complaining that Russia is bombing non-Islamists but cannot tell them who these non-Islamists are! They are all Al Qaeda or ISIS and need to be destroyed.

Yes, absolutely right!

I totally agree with you.

Time for the "West" to butt out.

Mr Putin will clear up the mess created by America and her sycophants.

https://www.google.co.th/search?q=sycophants&oq=sycophants&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

So whats new? What seemed like a clever little scam to take over the middle east has now been exposed for what it was. Russia has now check mated - and legally, they were requested to help both by Syria and Iran. America is there illegally and backing the 'good' rebels that they set up and armed. 10-20 years ago they would have got away with it..........today, internet, drones, whistleblowers, no chance.

Yes, that is correct

US complain that Russia bomb non-Islamists because those are the "freedom fighters" that are sponsored by US...

They are also Islamists, just a bit less extreme. Russia don't care what the Islamists name themself.

I think it's handy that all of these Jihadi types have gathered in the bombing zone.

It makes the job so much easier !

All governments should encourage more of these radicalized Muslims to go to meet Allah - via Syria.

Courtesy of the Russian military ..

Russia bombs terrorists and USA moans... it makes you wonder where their interests really lie...

... then you Google "Map of the Great Israel" and it all starts to make sense.

by the way, have you noticed that ISIS also spells Israeli Secret Intelligence Services? Google it.

The USA is so hypocritical and must think that everyone is stupid. After telling everyone that there was no moderate opposition they are now complaining that Russia is bombing non-Islamists but cannot tell them who these non-Islamists are! They are all Al Qaeda or ISIS and need to be destroyed.

A source we can't confirm told us, the favourite line for most US media outlets.

America are flying around and getting in the way of Russian aircraft with planes and drones that can't hit Jack.

Political transition to who?

The Tea boy at the meetings or Bob the builder.

Think the Tea boy will get the nod as Bob;s still busy.

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US-led coalition analysis of the the data claims 80 percent of Russia’s declared targets have been in areas not held by Islamist militants.

My, my...the pot's calling the kettle black.

The USA is so hypocritical and must think that everyone is stupid. After telling everyone that there was no moderate opposition they are now complaining that Russia is bombing non-Islamists but cannot tell them who these non-Islamists are! They are all Al Qaeda or ISIS and need to be destroyed.

A source we can't confirm told us, the favourite line for most US media outlets.

America are flying around and getting in the way of Russian aircraft with planes and drones that can't hit Jack.

The US pilot's have been complaining all year that they aren't allow to engage their targets.

Russian pilot's have no such problem. Goodbye ISIS and good riddance.

Evidently we are all Stalinist apologist that can't see the true picture and are simply delusional. Russia is the bad guy here and the good Ol USA is saving the world. Assad is satan and needs to be removed. Why can't we all see this. it is all over the news networks

They need to remove Assad's barrel bombs of mass destruction to save the people

Evidently we are all Stalinist apologist that can't see the true picture and are simply delusional. Russia is the bad guy here and the good Ol USA is saving the world. Assad is satan and needs to be removed. Why can't we all see this. it is all over the news networks

They need to remove Assad's barrel bombs of mass destruction to save the people

Is this post ironic? I wonder will Syria become the next Libya if Assad is forced out. Here's me hoping that the Russians and Iranians keep him in power for the foreseeable future.