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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Images show S-300 air defense batteries in Syria likely turning operational
2019-02-06
[IsraelTimes] Israel’s ImageSat International says 3 of 4 launchers from powerful Russian anti-aircraft system appear to be raised, possibly signifying heightened alert level.
Before and after photos can be seen at the link, with circles and arrows and a paragraph on each one describing it.
An Israeli satellite imaging company on Tuesday said it had for the first time detected that a suspected Syrian S-300 air defense system appeared on track to become operational, signaling a possible threat to Israel’s air campaign against Iran in the country.

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#8  Once they turn their Rooskie radar on, you've got a target.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-02-06 14:45  

#7  What am I missing? If you have satellite pictures, you have targets. Right? If you have targets you have lots of crafty ways to strike them. Right?
Posted by: Beau   2019-02-06 14:15  

#6  An SA-3 (S-125 Neva/Pechora) shot down a F-117.

Granted, the slav guys running it knew where the F-117 would be and had some intercepted radio traffic. I doubt the Israelis would be sloppy enough to force their planes to fly the same damn route every time to avoid "civilian" areas.
Posted by: DarthVader   2019-02-06 12:22  

#5  #3 Was operated by Russians, MM.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2019-02-06 10:08  

#4  At this rate the S-300 is going to come online just in time to test itself against brand new Israeli F-35s. I wish them the best of luck in getting a good deal on which layer of Hell they end up in. Nothing Russia has ever built can stand up to a squadron of F-35s piloted by the IDF.
Posted by: Vernal Hatrack2366   2019-02-06 09:25  

#3  I dunno. Fairly primitive SA-2s shot down a lot of American planes.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2019-02-06 09:16  

#2  Is it just me or have they been hyping the S-300 for years, but they never seem to become operational. It's like the Russians sell them the systems but they never give them the final piece of tech that makes them fully functional.
Posted by: Chris   2019-02-06 08:22  

#1  Smoke from the S-300 boilers was visible for miles.
Posted by: Besoeker   2019-02-06 07:47  

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