More Russian S-300 Anti-aircraft Missile Defense Systems Moving into Syria

After being thoroughly embarrassed that a Russian-made S-200 anti-aircraft missile, fired by Syrian troops, shot down a Russian reconnaissance plane following Israel's airstrike on an Iranian position in Syria, Russia is now transferring S-300 systems to their Khmeimim airbase in Syria. In addition, it is reported that 7 other Russian transport planes, thought to carry …

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Russia is Furious! What Does that Mean for Israel?

Major news outlets have confirmed Israeli airstrikes in and around Latakia, Syria on Monday.  In the midst of the attacks, a Russian-made S-200 anti-aircraft defense system activated by Syrian forces, inadvertently shot down a Russian IL-20 that was on reconnaissance over the Mediterranean Sea.  While Russian President Vladimir Putin cited "tragic chance events" publicly, Russia's …

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UPDATE: Israeli Air Strikes on Latakia

Following up an earlier report today about an attack on Latakia, Syria, reports are confirming major airstrikes on advanced Iranian weapon systems there.  Syrian and Russian defense systems were activated against what is believed to be an Israeli airstrike.  There are also reports of other warships (perhaps France) participating in the strike. Russia is said …

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Russian War Games, Iran Cuts a Deal with Syria, EU Cooperation with Turkey and Russia

You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom...But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. ~Matthew 24:6-8 Signs of the time.  The birth pangs are intensifying once again. Reuters has …

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