The Ghosts of Tartus: Unraveling the Drone Attack Mystery
The year was 2018. Syria, ravaged by years of brutal civil war, became a testing ground for a new kind of warfare. The Tartus naval base, a Russian stronghold on the Syrian coast, shuddered under a swarm of small, unassuming drones. These werenβt the sophisticated killing machines of modern militaries; they were jury-rigged, almost makeshift, yet capable of delivering a potent and unsettling message. The attack, and the questions it raised, sent ripples through the global intelligence community. Were these attacks the work of ragtag rebels, or was a more sophisticated player pulling the strings? These videos dissect the event, exploring claims of American and Israeli involvement, the potential role of Turkish-backed rebels, and the evolving nature of hybrid warfare in the Syrian theater.
Key Insights from the Frontlines
Rudimentary, Yet Effective: The drones used were surprisingly low-tech, assembled with readily available components. This raises questions about the accessibility of such technology and the potential for future attacks by non-state actors.
Geopolitical Chessboard: The attack underscored the complexity of the Syrian conflict, with Russia, the US, Israel, Turkey, and various rebel factions vying for influence. The videos delve into the accusations and counter-accusations that followed the attack, highlighting the tangled web of alliances and rivalries.
The Specter of Hybrid Warfare: Some videos suggest the attack represents a shift towards hybrid warfare, where state and non-state actors blend conventional and unconventional tactics. The involvement of "contractors" further blurs the lines of traditional conflict.
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Idlib: A Crucible of Conflict: The videos identify Idlib province as a potential launch point for the drones, emphasizing its strategic importance in the Syrian conflict and the ongoing struggle to control this volatile region.
Information Warfare: The attack and subsequent media coverage highlighted the importance of information warfare in modern conflict. The videos analyze how different narratives emerged and the efforts to shape public perception of the event.
Echoes in the Desert: Future Implications
The Tartus drone attack wasn’t just a single event; it was a harbinger of things to come. The increasing accessibility of drone technology, coupled with the complex interplay of actors in the Syrian war, creates a dangerous precedent. The attack raises concerns about the potential for future drone attacks, not only in conflict zones but potentially against civilian targets worldwide. Furthermore, the alleged use of hybrid warfare tactics further complicates the landscape, making it more difficult to attribute responsibility and deter future attacks.
The Investigation Continues…
The drone attack on Tartus remains shrouded in mystery, with many questions still unanswered. These videos provide crucial pieces of the puzzle, offering valuable insights into the attack itself, the potential actors involved, and the wider implications for the Syrian conflict and beyond. Scroll down to delve deeper into these video highlights and draw your own conclusions about this pivotal event.
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Russia says mysterious drone swarm attacked base in SyriaCBS Evening News62,498 views | 261 | January 12 2018 00:10:19 (72 comments)[ Read more … ]
The Russian Defense Ministry said it suffered its first mass attack by drones guided by GPS in Syria. There weren’t any casualties, but what they recovered shows a dangerous mix of low- and hi-tech. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports.
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US Israel step up hybrid war in Syria !! Russia Under attack in Syria.GLOBAL DEFENSE10,195 views | 93 | February 5 2018 10:08:31 (19 comments)[ Read more … ]
US, Israel step up hybrid war in Syria
The Russian airbase in Syria, Hmeimim, and the naval base at Tartus came under simultaneous drone attack on Saturday. The advanced Russian air defense system thwarted the attack. A wave of 13 drones was involved, and, interestingly, three of them were brought down intact.
After forty-eight hours of careful analysis of the incident, Russian Defence Ministry in Moscow came out with a statement below:
ο§ During the hours of darkness Russian air defense facilities made clear 13 remoted unknown small-sized air targets approaching the Russian military assets. Ten combat UAVs were approaching Russiaβs Hmeymim air base and three more β the logistics center of Tartus.
ο§ Engineering solutions used by terrorists when attacking Russian facilities in Syria could have been received only from a country with high technological potential on providing satellite navigation and distant control of firing competently assembled self-made explosive devices in appointed place.
The countries with such βhigh technological potentialβ and capability for βsatellite navigation and distant controlβ which are involved in the proxy war in Syria are just two in number β United States and Israel .it is improbable that Israel, despite its bravado, would dare to attack Russia.
In sum, there was a spiteful American attack on Russian βassetsβ on the Christmas Day of the Russian Orthodox Church. The statement in Moscow was made after evaluation of the 3 drones that have been captured. Its fairly explicit tone is meant for the folks in Pentagon. To be sure, Pentagon suo moto came out with a pre-emptive statement deflecting the blame to Syrian rebels. That is an act of plausible deniability, since there are rebel groups operating in northern Syria. But they are al-Qaeda affiliates, who are American and Israeli proxies.
Why is the US is contesting the Russian bases in Syria? The point is, these Russian bases are located in Latakia province along the Mediterranean coast. And the US military objective is to gain access to the Mediterranean coast for the Kurdistan enclave it is creating in Syria without which the enclave will be landlocked and dependent critically on supply routes via Turkey or Iraq, apart from being economically unviable .
The Saudi establishment daily Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the Trump administration is planning to grant diplomatic recognition to the Kurdistan enclave in northern Syria (which is of the size of Lebanon.) The idea is to create a permanent foothold for the US and Israel in a strategic, economically self-sufficient independent Kurdistan where the borders of Turkey, Iraq and Syria meet, and which may eventually reach Iranβs western border with northern Iraq.
But the US-Israeli strategy will remain a pipedream if the Kurdistan is land-locked and continues to be challenged by Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Hence the criticality of creating an access route to the Mediterranean via Latakia province.
Russia and Turkey understand the US intentions perfectly well. That explains their latest move to clear the al-Qaeda affiliate groups that are ensconced in the Idlib province adjacent to Latakia. The Syrian government forces and its allied militia with Russian air support are advancing on Idlib in an operation has began. Idlib is a fairly big province and some protracted fighting is needed to vanquish these al-Qaeda groups.
Turkey is cooperating with Russia in clearing Idlib of the al-Qaeda groups. (Idlib borders Turkey.) Indeed, Turkey is staunchly opposed to the US efforts to create a Kurdistan in northern Syria. President Recep Erdogan openly threatened that Washington will βnever be able to turn northern Syria into a terror corridor,β vowing to βhit them very hard. They should know that we are determined on this. Areas that they consider as part of the terror corridor could turn out to be their graves.β
Tehran understands the US-Israeli strategy. The Iranian regime is highly experienced in defeating the US and Israel covert operations.
But the problem is that the US is fighting a βhybrid warβ, embedded within the Kurdish militia and cannot be targeted easily. Pentagon has also inserted βcontractorsβ (American mercenaries) so that political risk is minimized.
Therefore, Russiaβs option will be to step up the operations to cleanse Idlib province of the al-Qaeda groups backed by US and Israel once and for all. Indeed, Nikki Haley will begin howling in the UN on Israeli instructions alleging βwar crimes.β
Of course, as they say, all is fair in love and war and there is another option open to the Russians or Iranians, too β equipping the Afghan Taliban with drones. But they are unlikely to go that far β as of now, at least.
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Drones attack two Russian military bases in SyriaNews Direct3,021 views | 28 | February 15 2018 16:03:29 (3 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Russia claims to have identified the source of a drone attack that targeted two military bases in Syria.
CNBC reports that the drones were launched from a village in southern Idlib province, by forces aiming to destroy Russian relations with Iran and Turkey, according to RT.
On January 6, Russian defense forces detected 10 drones approaching Khmeimim Air base, and another three targeting a naval base in Tartus, Syria.
The drones were assembled using a simple engine and cheap materials. Each carried eight to 10 bombs stuffed with PETN explosives and strings of ball bearings.
At least one drone was equipped with a camera and had the ability to adjust the track of the others, which were all guided by GPS and a pre-programmed flight path.
Seven drones were shot down by Russian anti-aircraft missiles, while electronic warfare units took control of the rest. Three exploded upon landing, while three others survived.
The Russian bases did not suffer damages or casualties.
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“A Strange Coincidence”: U.S. Spy Plane Near Russian Base During Massive Drone AttackJim Yackel – Storm Warning News131 views | 3 | January 10 2018 11:06:45 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
On Tuesday, it was reported that the Russian military in Syria thwarted a massive drone attack at the Khmeimim air base and Russian Naval point in the city of Tartus on January 6, intercepting 13 heavily armed UAVs launched by terrorists.
Shortly after, the Russian Ministry of Defense released new information, noting “strange coincidences” surrounding the terrorist attack: these included a US spy plane spotted in the area, namely a US Navyβs Boeing P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft on patrol between the Khmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base in Syria during the time of the attack…
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