Analysis: Russian air group in Syria remains a powerful force

Key Points

• Russia withdrew 16-20 fixed-wing combat aircraft from Syria during 13-20 March.
• This drawdown has been offset by the deployment of additional Su-24Ms and attack helicopters since 26 February.

Russian aircraft seen at Humaymim Air Base
	Su-24M	Su-25	Su-30SM	Su-34	Su-35S	Helicopters
1 Dec	11	10	4	4		8
7 Dec	9	9	3	8		5
15 Jan	9	10	3	6		11
30 Jan	11	12	4	8		12
31 Jan	12	12	4	6	4	12
13 Feb	11	12	4	8	4	7
18 Feb	11	12	3	8	4	7
26 Feb	10	9	4

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