First video from Russian airbases in Syria.

Russia markings removed on Su-24 deployed to Latakia -subterfuge raises possibility of transfer to Syria Air Force

Russia is to deploy 2,000 military personnel to its new air base near the Syrian port city of Latakia, signalling the scale of Moscow’s involvement in the war-torn country.

The deployment “forms the first phase of the mission there”, according to an adviser on Syria policy in Moscow.