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The critical difference between Russian and US airstrikes

Alex LockieAug 17, 2016, 22:32 IST

via The Aviationist

On August 16, Russia launched the first airstrikes in Syria from Hamedan Air Base in Iran.

The next day, they released video of it, which highlights important differences between Russian and US or US-led coalition airstrikes.

The video shows a Russian Air Force Tu-22M3 strategic bomber flying high above the clouds and releasing a bunch of bombs over what Russia claims was Deir-ez-Zor, ISIS-held territory in eastern Syria. Though the footage may seem impressive at first glance, it shows there is still a lot to be desired from Russia as a modern military power.

In the slides below, see the two styles of air strikes compared side by side.