Russia expanding to second airbase in Syria

U.S. officials say Russia is preparing to operate fixed-wing military aircraft out of al-Shayrat air base near Homs, Syria.

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Russia currently operates helicopters out of that air base and reports indicate fixed-wing aircraft have landed there as well.

Another two Russia forward operating bases are in Hama and Tiyas.

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