Shielding Iran? Russia is increasing its military presence in southwestern Syria, near the border with Israel, to complicate and deter further Israeli airstrikes in Syria against Iranian and Iranian-backed targets, according to commentary in Israeli outlet Ynet. On Jan. 17, a Russian helicopter patrolled the airspace over the Golan Heights, and a day later a […]
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Daily Memo: Russia Steps Up Air Patrols Near Syria-Israel Border
The increased presence might be intended to deter Israeli airstrikes in Syria.
