Russia appears to be struggling to adapt to harsh, desert conditions in Syria

An anonymous U.S. official told USA Today that nearly a third of its attack jets are grounded in Syria at one time.

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Half of the transport fleet are not flying as Russia appears to be struggling to adapt to the harsh, desert conditions of Latakia, Syria.

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