With reports that Russia may have deployed military personnel and aircraft to Syria, the White House is monitoring suggestions that Russia has targeted ISIS. (AFP)
IBTimes: White House Investigating Reports That Russia Has Begun Military Operations In Syria
The White House is closely monitoring reports that Russia has begun military operations in Syria, according to a tweet from Agence France-Presse's White House reporter, Andrew Beatty. While there is no indication about who or what Russia is targeting in its alleged military operation, it's likely to be against the Islamic State group, given that the terror group openly admitted attacking a Russian military base in Dagestan on Wednesday.
Russia also shares a close diplomatic relationship with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime in Damascus, which counts the Islamic State group as an enemy. This means that any operation against government-run Syria is unlikely.
Update #1: White House 'Monitoring' Reports Of Russian Military In Syria -- Radio Free Europe
Update #2: White House 'monitoring' reports Russian military is in Syria -- Middle East Online
WNU Editor: Russian President Puitin's response to these reports is interesting .... Premature to talk about Russian military action against IS: Putin (AFP). When Russians say "premature", what they actually mean is "not now" .... translating .... "they are making plans to escalate their involvement in the Syrian conflict".
