Syrian Army Attacks Militants In Idlib With FPV Drones, Precision Artillery (Videos)
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been actively using FPV suicide drones and precision artillery fire to attack al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allies in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
On February 10, a video surfaced online showing a recent attack with FPV suicide drone by the SAA that targeted militants near the town of Taftanaz in the eastern Idlib countryside. Six to 12 militants from HTS and other groups were reportedly killed in the attack, which took place last month. Several vehicles were also destroyed.
The SAA began using FPV suicide drones last year. The Russian military reportedly provided technical support and training.
Another video that surfaced on February 11, showed recent precision artillery strikes by the SAA that targeted fortifications and posts in an unspecified part of Idlib. The strikes were likely carried out using Russian-made Krasnopol laser-guided artillery rounds.
HTS and its allies stepped up attacks in recent months in a blatant violation of the ceasefire in Greater Idlib which was brokered by Turkey and Russia more than three years ago.
The situation in Greater Idlib remains tense. However, the SAA and its allies will not likely launch a ground operation in the region any time soon as this could lead to a dangerous confrontation with Turkey who keeps large forces there.
Originally posted on SouthFront.Press
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