Russian air strikes

Syrian Army pushes offensive in central Homs

Syrian regime forces backed by Russian air strikes launched an offensive in the central province of Homs on Thursday, Syria's state media said.

Oct 15, 2015, 14:54 PM IST

Islamic State nearing its end?

Is the end of Islamic State nearing in Syria? If media reports are to go by, Russia is moving swiftly towards achieving that objective in the war-torn country.

Oct 15, 2015, 13:31 PM IST

US won't cooperate with Russia in Syria

The US would not cooperate with Russia in the fight against the extremist Islamic State (IS) group, defence chief Ash Carter has said.

Oct 14, 2015, 15:09 PM IST

Iran lobbied for Russian campaign in Syria?

Iran played an integral role leading up to Russia's move to launch its air campaign in Syria and play a stronger role in Iraq, Iraqi government officials said.

Oct 08, 2015, 14:42 PM IST

Only 5% of Russian strikes on Syria target IS: Britain

Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria have targeted Islamic State (IS) fighters, Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Saturday.

Oct 03, 2015, 06:30 AM IST

'Russian air strikes in Syria to last three to four months'

Russian air strikes in Syria will last for three to four months and will intensify, a senior Russian lawmaker said today as President Vladimir Putin was due in Paris for talks.

Oct 02, 2015, 15:45 PM IST