Mary Wilson
Well-known member
03/06/22 08:51 PM EST
BY OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN
Russian officials are looking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine as battles are set to intensity in and around major cities, The Wall Street Journal reported.
U.S. officials told the Journal that Moscow is specifically recruiting Syrian fighters for their expertise in urban combat fighting.
Troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is backed by Russia, have been fighting a fierce battle in urban centers for nearly a decade, giving them a skill set hard to find among Russian troops.
One official said while it's unclear how many Syrian fighters will join the battle, some are already in Russia preparing to enter the conflict, per the Journal.
The involvement of Syrian troops would further internationalize a war that began with Russia's invasion on February 24. ...
https://thehill.com/policy/internat...ks-to-recruit-syrians-into-ukraine-war-report
BY OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN
Russian officials are looking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine as battles are set to intensity in and around major cities, The Wall Street Journal reported.
U.S. officials told the Journal that Moscow is specifically recruiting Syrian fighters for their expertise in urban combat fighting.
Troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is backed by Russia, have been fighting a fierce battle in urban centers for nearly a decade, giving them a skill set hard to find among Russian troops.
One official said while it's unclear how many Syrian fighters will join the battle, some are already in Russia preparing to enter the conflict, per the Journal.
The involvement of Syrian troops would further internationalize a war that began with Russia's invasion on February 24. ...
https://thehill.com/policy/internat...ks-to-recruit-syrians-into-ukraine-war-report
