Russia carries out air stike on Syria. 36 civilians killed. Do you think this was the right thing to do and is it worth the it?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:58:32 -0400

http://news.sky.com/story/1561955/russia-airstrikes-in-syria-killed-civilians

http://news.yahoo.com/russia-strike-kills-36-civilians-syria-opposition-chief-194232272.html;_ylt=AwrTcdGLyQxWtQ0AY2InnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTEzMXZlY21zBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDRkZSQTAyXzEEc2VjA3Nj

Russia Airstrikes In Syria 'Killed Civilians'

Children are said to be among 36 people killed in strikes but Russia rejects the claims as part of an "information war".

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 1 at 2015 2:04 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:04:43 -0400

No this could lead to something far worse than what happened yesterday in Syria just to keep Assad on his throne.. Russian Airstrikes could easily cause casualties among our troops & then what will Obama do?? Draw another Red Line?? Or just badmouth Putin again??

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 1 at 2015 2:47 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:47:52 -0400

The U. S. has abdicated our leadership role in the region and now the Russians are stepping in to fill the void. The Russians have a much looser ROI than we do, and have different aims as well. The Russian goal is to prop up the Assad regime, not fight ISIS; the first targets they hit were the Syrian rebels we are backing, albeit ineffectively.

Response by SGT David T. made Oct 1 at 2015 8:49 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:49:56 -0400

This is a powder keg waiting to happen. We need to really reevaluate our stance on this whole thing because one misstep will have deadly consequences for us all.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 9:37 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:37:15 -0400

Taking out Syria gives the russians another avenue into the Mediterranean Sea. With Assad gone, they can easily install a puppet and you will see a russian naval base on the coast of Syria. They wouldn't be there without a long term strategic goal.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 2 at 2015 7:47 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:47:48 -0400

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-and-russian-officials-have-little-to-agree-on/ar-AAf1idC?ocid=spartandhp

U.S. and Russian officials have little to agree on

U.S. and Russian defense officials held an hour-long video conference Thursday, the first direct communication between them since Russia began airstrikes in Syria against what it says are the Islamic State and “other terrorist groups.”