RT streamed real-time the operations of the Russian Su-34s at Latakia airbase, Syria.
Announced by a Tweet, for a little less than 40 minutes, Ruptly (the video news agency belonging to RT) streamed live from al-Assad airbase, near Latakia, Syria, as Russian Air Force attack planes taxied and took off to attack ground targets in Syria.
LIVE NOW: Russian jets taking off from Latakia base https://t.co/5q9c5YBpErpic.twitter.com/IbULloyhJ4
— RT (@RT_com) October 27, 2015Considering the confidentiality of such wartime operations, it is at least unusual that people sitting in front of their computer, or using a mobile device, were given the opportunity to watch combat sorties as they launch. But it looks like the Russians want everybody to see their aircraft — some of those still with the Red Star and insignia) as they blast out of the Syrian airbase to conduct bombing missions.
You can watch the full recorded video here:
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