Since 2020, the Russian and Syrian coalition forces have been working on a final reconquest operation. With the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Syrian army has massed a large number of forces and launched a general offensive aimed at recovering places such as Idlib and Aleppo. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the reconquest, the Syrian army mobilized the most elite Tiger divisions, along with the cooperation of armored forces and artillery.
Although the Syrian army has made some initial progress in the central and eastern parts of Idlib, the reconquest process has been extremely difficult due to stubborn resistance from the rebels and the use of drones by the rebels to monitor coalition movements. The rebels skillfully use drones to obtain intelligence, and carry out targeted precision strikes, using howitzers and mortars to attack coalition forces. This tactic poses the Syrian army with great challenges in the process of recovering Idlib.
In order to contain the resistance of the rebels, Russia intensified its air strikes, but the rebels successfully shot down *** using man-portable anti-aircraft missiles, which caused the coalition forces to suffer certain losses. At a critical moment, the Turkish army provided full support, demonstrating its strong counterattack capabilities. The Turkish Air Force entered into a fierce confrontation with the Russian Su-24 and even managed to shoot down the opposing side. However, this confrontation led to the tragedy of the pilot being attacked by the enemy ** after parachuting. The actions of the Turkish army are seen as a provocation against Russia, provoking deterrence and confrontation between the two countries.
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the Syrian army, Russia decided to allow it to use the S300 to enhance its air defense capabilities and shoot down all invading warplanes. After the Turkish army's request for NATO assistance was denied, they sent a signal to the US military asking for help, hoping to introduce the Patriot system to enhance air defense. However, due to the deterioration of US-Turkish relations due to the previous S400 purchase incident, the US military rejected the Turkish side's request, leaving Turkey in an air defense dilemma. This series of events reflects the complexity and contentiousness of international conflicts.
On the battlefield in Syria, the complex situation highlights the fragility and uncertainty of alliances in international politics. In addition to the fighting between the Syrian-Russian coalition and the rebels, Turkey is embroiled in a complex confrontation with Russia and the United States. Turkey's rejection of the U.S. military's support at the same time underscores the weakness of the alliance. Russia, for its part, has strengthened its deterrence by sending Tu-22M3 aircraft into Turkish airspace, but this action has also given Turkey a cold shoulder when asked for help from NATO, demonstrating the fragility of the alliance.
The overall situation reflects the complexity and uncertainty of international conflicts, with the decisions and actions of all parties evolving. The borders of alliance and confrontation have become blurred, leaving Turkey in this war in a difficult position and threats from multiple directions. This situation has revealed more profoundly the complexity of alliances and confrontations in international politics, as well as the challenges of trade-offs and trade-offs between parties in conflicts.