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  • thobbes

Future of Syrian Air Force

So once Assad goes, what’s the future of the Syrian AF?

1. The rebels have claimed 41 Syrian aircraft (mainly destroyed on the ground) lost since the insurgency started. Many more will probably be destroyed by the time the war is over.

2. Officer class is mainly Alawite who will most likely either flee or be persectued after the war.

3. Effective weapons embargo is crippling an already poorly equipped force.

4. Rebels have been attacking air bases. This is causing heavy infrastructure damage.

5. Economy ruined – nuff said.

6. Violence becoming sectarian

Will the fall of Assad also see the destruction of the Syrian Air Force?

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