Syrian Army to Utilize Modern Russia-Made Military Hardware in War on Terrorism

The Syrian Army has dispatched hundreds of its Special Forces to Eastern Hama, military sources confirmed, adding that the army has also sent modern Russian military equipment to the battlefields to be used in the war on ISIL terrorists.

The sources said that Terminator-2 BMPT tanks that had not been used in battle against terrorists will be present in the upcoming war on ISIL East of al-Salamiyah city.

Another military official said the Russian forces operate the modern tanks until the Syrian forces go through the training course on how to operate the tanks.

The source further added that the army has launched its operation to retake control over the gas and oil pipeline and liberate the Eastern countryside of al-Salamiyah city to drive ISIL out of Aqayrabat region.

The source went on to say that the army's Special Forces of Desert Hawks and the Russian tanks are to take part in the operation in Eastern Hama.

The source further said that the terrorists have planted a large number of landmines in the region and the ISIL's geographical knowledge of the region will make the operation for the army difficult.

The source underscored that liberation of Eastern Hama will pave the way for the army to enter Deir Ezzur province and end ISIL's presence in the region.

The source added that East Hama battle will be one of the toughest in recent months as the ISIL knows that a defeat in Eastern Hama will be a great loss for them.    

Terminator tanks were first seen in the Russian-run Humeimim airfield during the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's visit to the base.

According to reports, a number of very strong Russia-made Terminator Tanks were seen in images of Assad's visit to Humeimim military airport in Lattakia province, while Moscow had never declared anything about deploying this kind of tank in Syria.

Terminator is similar to T-72 but is equipped with stronger weapons, adding that the tank's main mission is providing support for friendly tanks in the battlefields and destroying enemy tanks by missile fire.

Terminator is capable of targeting and destroying other tanks and armored vehicles from a 6km distance, the report added.

The Syrian and Russian forces, backed by the two countries' warplanes, have started a new phase of military operations to expel the ISIL from Eastern Hama in bid to secure the strategic city of Salamiyah.
 [farsnews.com]
4/7/17
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