New Russian arms shipment arrives in Syria

New Russian arms shipment arrives in Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Russia has sent additional weapons to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Diplomatic sources said a Russian ship filled with weapons was ready to dock in Syria. They said the weapons were believed to include surface-to-surface rockets. “Russia wants to build Syrian forces to counter any attack from […]

Opposition: Syria using Russian-made copters against rebels

Opposition: Syria using Russian-made copters against rebels

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Opposition sources and witnesses have reported the use of Russian combat helicopters for operations by Syrian President Bashar Assad’s military against the rebels and opposition in several parts of Syria. The sources said the Syrian Air Force flew the Mi-24 attack helicopter against suspected rebel strongholds around such cities as […]

U.S. intel: Syrian regime could survive 2012 thanks to backing from China, Russia, Iran

U.S. intel: Syrian regime could survive 2012 thanks to backing from China, Russia, Iran

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has assessed that a fragmented opposition and powerful foreign support could sustain the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad throughout 2012. Officials said the assessment took into account the strong military, intelligence and financial support the Damascus regime has received from China, Iran and Russia. The […]

Syria buys 36 Russian Yak-130 jets

Syria buys 36 Russian Yak-130 jets

Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — The regime of President Bashar Assad has ordered Russian military aircraft for the Syrian Air Force. Russian industry sources said Syria has ordered the Yak-130 combat air trainer from the Yakovlev Design Bureau. They said the Syrian Air Force would receive 36 Yak-130 aircraft as part of a $550 million […]