Russian Navy brings some of its most potent assets to bear against the terrorist forces in Syria as Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft cruiser and Admiral Grigorovich frigate join the campaign that began a year ago. Boasting a powerful arsenal of cruise missiles and combat aircraft, the two vessels started launching strikes against Daesh and Nusra Front targets in the Syrian provinces of Homs and Idlib.
A photo taken from a Norwegian surveillance aircraft shows Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in international waters off the coast of Northern Norway on October 17, 2016.
Su-33 fighter aircraft ready for takeoff from aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft cruiser.
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This is the first time that these two powerful warships have been deployed as part of the Russian military operation in Syria.
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The strikes launched by Russian warships were anything but indiscriminate as each target was carefully surveyed and confirmed prior to the attacks.
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Su-33 fighter aircraft aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier off the coast of Syria.
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A pairf of Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopters patrol the vicinity of the Russian warships' area of deployment off the coast of Syria.
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The vessels are primarily launching strikes against terrorist training camps, ammunition depots and plants used to manufacture various kinds of unconventional weaponry.
Su-33 fighter aircraft aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier off the coast of Syria.
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The deck of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft cruiser currently deployed off the coast of Syria.
The Russian Navy's frigate Admiral Grigorovich sails in the Bosphorus on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey. November 4, 2016.
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Missile launch from aboard the Admiral Grigorovich frigate.
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Torpedo launchers aboard the Admiral Grigorovich frigate.
Admiral Grigorovich frigate launches missiles against terrorist assets in Syria.
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Despite all their savagery, the terrorists in Syria can do little against the deadly arsenal of the Russian Navy.
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Su-33 fighter aircraft aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier off the coast of Syria.
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Russian military also used Bastion mobile coastal defense systems to conduct cruise missile strikes against terrorist assets in Syria.
Above: Bastion mobile coastal defense system launches an Oniks cruise missile at terrorist forces in Syria.
Above: Bastion mobile coastal defense system launches an Oniks cruise missile at terrorist forces in Syria.
