I would hate to be seen as simple minded.
Too late.
The topic of the discussion, is Russian missiles striking Iran.
The topic isn't Americans chuckling at someone else's "friendly fire" incident.
The topic isn't chess.
The topic isn't Russian chess players.
You have contributed nothing to the topic of this thread. Russian missiles strike Iran.
Im hardly going to notice if you see me as simple minded.
I refer you to my previous post offering another view of Putins actions, namely the report of Senior Isis and isis footsoldiers being hit. I posted it so readers may get some balance from this thread.
Someone else moved the topic to chess, but as you mention it, I will suggest that chess is like life and I have heard Putin plays it well. Lets see who has the stronger attack. America have claimed to try against ISis, now its Russia's turn. My guess is that soon we will see the difference between a half hearted attack and a decisive one.
yeppers,a very DECISIVE Attack!
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/russia-just-handed-isis-big-171200987.html
Russia just handed ISIS a 'big win' in Syria's largest city
So far, Russia's campaign against rebels in Syria has hit anti-regime fighters about 90% of the time while leaving ISIS strongholds untouched. And up until now, rebel groups have been successful keeping ISIS out of Aleppo.
There are many factions fighting for control of Syria ISIS sometimes fights forces loyal Assad and seeks to gain as much territory as it can in Syria, but the group mostly fights nationalist rebels as well as other jihadist groups like the Nusra Front, al-Qaeda's affiliate in the country.
Russia went into Syria claiming that its primary target was ISIS, but it seems that its real goal is to prop up Assad, who is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
And as Russian airstrikes weaken the nationalist opposition and ISIS' jihadist rivals, ISIS is taking advantage of opportunities to move into territory it wasn't previously able to secure.
Gains in Aleppo "would basically give them the ability to attack the rebels from different sides and take areas under the control of the rebels," Hassan said.
"They will try this because they see the rebels at their weakest points and they want to fortify the front from different sides," he said.
Furthermore, Russia has something to gain from leaving ISIS largely untouched.
"The Russians are following the same script as the Syrian regime, which is basically to avoid ISIS as much as they can because ISIS is useful," Hassan said.
"ISIS can attack the rebels. It's not in the heartlands, it's in areas that are farther away. ... If ISIS attacks the rebels in Aleppo, that's good news for the Russians and the regime."
Consequently, Russia would hit ISIS harder only if the group creeps into regime strongholds.
"The regime and Russians will focus on the heartlands Hama, Damascus, but not Palmyra," which is an ISIS stronghold, Hassan said.
ISIS also reportedly killed a top Iranian commander in northern Aleppo this week, despite Russian airstrikes. Iran is allied with Russia and Syria while commanding proxies in the country.
yep,sure 'The Mother Of All Attacks'!
Edited by
Conrad_73
on Sat 10/10/15 10:04 AM
