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Syria

An entire Syrian Air Defense Battalion defected, (possibly) bringing some new anti-aircraft weapons in rebel hands.

June 11, 2012 David Cenciotti

On Jun.10, several reports coming from Syria gave the news that an entire Syrian Air Defense Battalion, the 743th based at Al Gantoo, near Talbiseh, had defected. Even if the Battalion consists of about 140 […]

Syria

Video: Free Syrian Army's anti-aircraft fire aiming at regime's gunship helicopter

April 11, 2012 David Cenciotti

Update Apr. 11, 2012 19.50GMT The following video, posted by a visitor on The Aviationist Facebook page shows anti-aircraft fire from opposition forces/Free Syrian Army (FSyA) aiming at a Syrian regime’s Mil Mi-8/17 Hip helicopter. […]