Report: Russia completes Syrian air defenses, troubles Israel, U.S.

The report paints a stark picture of increasing Russian entrenchment in Syria as Putin and the west have squared off in recent days over naval confrontations in Ukraine.

A still image, taken from a video footage and released by Russia's Defence Ministry on November 19, 2018, shows Sukhoi Su-57 jet fighters during a flight in Syria

(photo credit: RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

DECEMBER 1, 2018 13:30

Updated: DECEMBER 1, 2018 14:46

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