Just a reminder that, after the battle where Russian forces pushed ISIS out of Palmyra/Tadmur, Russians lost the city again to ISIS... twice. This included having an entire Spetsnaz team wiped out within 20 minutes of arrival by helicopter. Nothing but vainglory on Russia's part, merely going after Palmyra for PR points, the city having no real strategic value in the fight against ISIS. Russia's only reason for capturing the city, was due to Palmyra's high profile in the news, which would falsely portray them as leading the fight against ISIS. In reality, they never bothered reinforcing the area, hence why they ended up being defeated twice more by a terrorist group that didn't even have any airpower.
I don't recall any Russian involvement in the Palmyra battles, other than perhaps bombing by aircraft. Any ground forces are likely to have been Iraqi PMF. The Syrian Arab Army aren''t an effective force unfortunately. What's the basis of your comment?
@@cliffordwebb3656Besides Russian MoD claims, Russian news outlets trumpeting the "victory," the Russian Military Orchestra's performance BEFORE ISIS retook the city, and the hundreds of news articles regarding the Russian-led battle, as well as the obvious Wikipedia page about it? I understand that you have a hard time accepting that Russia could be so easily humiliated, but alas, history doesn't back up your version of events.
@@cliffordwebb3656 Apparently, you missed the entire PR stunt surrounding the death of Russian Spetsnaz soldier Alexander Prokhorenko, who was allegedly surrounded by ISIS fighters near Palmyra and called an airstrike on himself. Also, Marat Gabidullin, a former Russian Wagner fighter, mentions in his memoirs that Russian Wagner troops did much of the fighting for Palmyra alongside Iranian militias and Russian special forces.
The russian government and their military sucks for sure, but Palmyra definitely is a strategic location in Syria. Its at the center of the country on one of few arteries going east to west and its the largest town in the Syrian desert.
During Christmas it feels that many people from one side seem to forget the bad things that happen in Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, etc. almost every television channel in my country is about Christmas and very few about real important things
I hope Syrian people(professional) to come back soon and training with their own people and back the countries that host them coz the country needs doctors and engineers to rebuild the country
Israel must understand that any kind of chaos in Syria will inevitably bring chaos to Israel, and Iran is trying to restore its power in Syria by supporting its sects there.
they couldnt care less about chaos. they thrive on it. they did not systematically dismantle syrias weapons just so that they could leave them alone. Right now they need a space to keep all the palestinians they expelled from north gaza. and syria is the perfect scapegoat.
What? In Palmyra? Most of these bot comments are absolutely barking. Can't you tailor your comments to the report? I've been told that the small hatters are at the forefront of AI. Not on the evidence of the comments on this thread.
1:04 What a beautyfull landscape and then this ancient city will all the artefacts!! This place has potential!!
Just a reminder that, after the battle where Russian forces pushed ISIS out of Palmyra/Tadmur, Russians lost the city again to ISIS... twice. This included having an entire Spetsnaz team wiped out within 20 minutes of arrival by helicopter. Nothing but vainglory on Russia's part, merely going after Palmyra for PR points, the city having no real strategic value in the fight against ISIS. Russia's only reason for capturing the city, was due to Palmyra's high profile in the news, which would falsely portray them as leading the fight against ISIS. In reality, they never bothered reinforcing the area, hence why they ended up being defeated twice more by a terrorist group that didn't even have any airpower.
I don't recall any Russian involvement in the Palmyra battles, other than perhaps bombing by aircraft. Any ground forces are likely to have been Iraqi PMF. The Syrian Arab Army aren''t an effective force unfortunately. What's the basis of your comment?
@@cliffordwebb3656Besides Russian MoD claims, Russian news outlets trumpeting the "victory," the Russian Military Orchestra's performance BEFORE ISIS retook the city, and the hundreds of news articles regarding the Russian-led battle, as well as the obvious Wikipedia page about it? I understand that you have a hard time accepting that Russia could be so easily humiliated, but alas, history doesn't back up your version of events.
@@cliffordwebb3656 Apparently, you missed the entire PR stunt surrounding the death of Russian Spetsnaz soldier Alexander Prokhorenko, who was allegedly surrounded by ISIS fighters near Palmyra and called an airstrike on himself. Also, Marat Gabidullin, a former Russian Wagner fighter, mentions in his memoirs that Russian Wagner troops did much of the fighting for Palmyra alongside Iranian militias and Russian special forces.
The russian government and their military sucks for sure, but Palmyra definitely is a strategic location in Syria. Its at the center of the country on one of few arteries going east to west and its the largest town in the Syrian desert.
Incredible analysis. That Spetsnaz is really a weak force. They lost the entire battalions in Ukraine too
Oh wow !
What's happening in Syria are not about democracy or human rights, it's about US, Turkish and Israeli interests.
It about mony
Syria is also Palestine...it's a gateway to al-Aqsa
Assad regime is long gone, Russia has been humiliated, and the Axis of Resistance is broken. Get over it already.
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this is what it's all about
Funny how you conveniently left out the Iranian and Russian interests
During Christmas it feels that many people from one side seem to forget the bad things that happen in Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, etc. almost every television channel in my country is about Christmas and very few about real important things
What happening there is bad, but the world doesn’t revolve around them that they have to be the center of attention everyday 24/7.
my nihilist sensor just blipped
I hope Syrian people(professional) to come back soon and training with their own people and back the countries that host them coz the country needs doctors and engineers to rebuild the country
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Last time I checked the city was still held by queen Zenobia.
Israel must understand that any kind of chaos in Syria will inevitably bring chaos to Israel, and Iran is trying to restore its power in Syria by supporting its sects there.
they couldnt care less about chaos. they thrive on it. they did not systematically dismantle syrias weapons just so that they could leave them alone. Right now they need a space to keep all the palestinians they expelled from north gaza. and syria is the perfect scapegoat.
@@nvmttIsrael will Lose any kind of Legitimation once all the countries around them will be fine.. they are not interested in peace absolutly
why worries? they celebrate the fall of Assad.
Every one needs to just chill out, sit down and smoke a spl!ff and drink some tea and negotiate like human beings
Debaathiify FTW
Sacrilege
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God bless Israel
Al Jazeera, where is news about burning of a Christmas tree near the city of Hama today?
They do wait for answer of there Censor Departement if they allowed to Broadcast..l
Long live the Jewish State of Israel
You mean the Jews from Europe and living in Europe? 👍
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What? In Palmyra? Most of these bot comments are absolutely barking. Can't you tailor your comments to the report? I've been told that the small hatters are at the forefront of AI. Not on the evidence of the comments on this thread.
ezekeel 23:20
@@cliffordwebb3656 IDF has been operating with impunity around Palmyra
Always remember 7 Oct 2023 before playing victim card 😢😢
1948
3000 years old! Jerusalem!! Judéia
The world is not 3000 years old
@@harixavit is 4.5 billion years old
@@mendes6107remember Kanaan which settled prior