The Russians currently have at least 32 warplanes deployed in Syria, US officials say. The fleet comprises four Su-34 bombers, 12 Su-25 bombers, 12 Su-24 attack aircraft and four Su-30 fighter jets. The planes are based at an airfield that Russia has reinforced and turned into a forward operating base in Syria's Latakia region in the northwest.Russia has stationed about 500 marine infantry troops at the base, likely to protect the facility. Including pilots, air crews and support workers, about 2,000 personnel are at the base, US officials say.
Source: Albawaba
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