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Demeter

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19. In the fight against ISIS, Russia ain’t taking no prisoners Pepe Escobar
Fri Nov 27, 2015, 07:26 AM
Nov 2015
https://www.rt.com/op-edge/322613-russia-isis-anti-terrorism-operation-syria/

The so-called Islamic State should have learned by now: they've picked a fight against the wrong guys. We have entered "take no prisoners" territory. For Russia, now all the gloves are off. Especially after online terrorist magazine Dabiq published a photo of the alleged bomb that downed the Metrojet: a crude device inside a can of Schweppes Gold, placed under a passenger seat. Also published were photos of passports of Russian victims, allegedly taken "by the mujahedeen."

Their collective fate was sealed the minute the Director of the Federal Security Service Aleksandr Bortnikov told President Putin, about the Metrojet crash on October 31 in Egypt that: “We can say with confidence that this was a terrorist act.”

Caliphate goons may run – in the deserts of ‘Syraq’ and beyond - but they can’t hide, as per Russia’s presidential message: “We will search for them everywhere - wherever they are hiding. We will find them in any spot on the planet and we will punish them.” The message comes with extra enticement; the $50 million bounty offered by the FSB for any information leading to the perpetrators of the Sinai tragedy. Putin’s message instantly turned heavy metal in the form of a massive, impressive Russian barrage over 140 Caliphate targets, delivered via 34 air-launched cutting-edge cruise missiles and furious action by Tu-160, Tu-22, and the Tu-95MC ‘Bear’ strategic bombers. This was the first time the Russian long-range strategic bomber force has been deployed since the 1980s Afghan jihad.

And there’s more coming - to be stationed in Syria; an extra deployment of 25 strategic bombers, eight Su-34 ‘Fullback’ attack aircraft, and four Su-27 ‘Flanker’ fighter jets.


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Looks like Russia is getting its revenge. alfredo Nov 2015 #1
Not yet Demeter Nov 2015 #3
trust is something of value alfredo Nov 2015 #8
Only a fool trusts Turkey or its President Demeter Nov 2015 #9
True. Ask the Armenians alfredo Nov 2015 #10
What about Saudi oil too? panader0 Nov 2015 #2
The point that was made a few days ago that ISIS is blowing through a lot more money Hydra Nov 2015 #16
K&R'd. snot Nov 2015 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Yallow Nov 2015 #5
VERY informative. cer7711 Nov 2015 #6
Bomb Anyone Who Buys ISIS Oil Yallow Nov 2015 #7
ISIS Toyota trucks: 60 to 80% of weapons US sends to 'moderates' end up with ISIS - Daniel McAdams Demeter Nov 2015 #11
If We Want To Stop Terrorism, We Should Stop SUPPORTING Terrorists Demeter Nov 2015 #12
Looks like Turkey is having their own (Bush/Cheney) version of greed/power. icymist Nov 2015 #13
I can't even. This is beyond evil. All these millions pouring into the EU over powermongers! ancianita Nov 2015 #14
Well, I'd point a finger at the White House and the State Department, since Demeter Nov 2015 #18
Was Turkey trying to protect an oil shipment, and saw the jet a threat? alfredo Nov 2015 #15
From July, but adds weight to the OP... "Links between Turkey and ISIS are now ‘undeniable’" Turborama Nov 2015 #17
In the fight against ISIS, Russia ain’t taking no prisoners Pepe Escobar Demeter Nov 2015 #19
Thanks for this view of Turkey we don't see in the corporate press leveymg Nov 2015 #20
You're Welcome! Haven't seen you around for the longest time Demeter Nov 2015 #21
Thanks, Demeter. leveymg Nov 2015 #25
Russia just dealt a huge blow to Turkey over its downing of a Russian warplane Demeter Nov 2015 #22
Obama's drone war a 'recruitment tool' for Isis, say US air force whistleblowers Demeter Nov 2015 #23
k&R! Proserpina Nov 2015 #24
Thanks Demeter...K&R! haikugal Nov 2015 #26
On behalf of Demeter, who has been locked out of DU by Hillary terrorists, I thank you Proserpina Nov 2015 #27
He/she only has 3 hidden posts but is flagged for review? polly7 Nov 2015 #28
They are awful...I'm so sorry to hear this! haikugal Nov 2015 #30
you called Hillary supporters who blocked someone from posting in a group "terrorists"? CreekDog Jan 2016 #31
Is it? Proserpina Jan 2016 #32
Thanks Demeter. K&R. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #29
I'd be more willing to believe this if Zerohedge wasn't saying it... Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #33
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