| | Unlike some countries where pro-Western politicians took power after [[color revolution]]s, Syria has maintained a continuity of relations with the Russian Federation that dates back to the [[Soviet Union]]. | | Unlike some countries where pro-Western politicians took power after [[color revolution]]s, Syria has maintained a continuity of relations with the Russian Federation that dates back to the [[Soviet Union]]. |
| − | The interest in cooperation with Moscow also arose from the use of different types of [[weapon]]s against terrorists, as Syria became a real testing ground for new systems and the modernization of old ones. [[Kalibr]] missiles were launched from ships and submarines, [[Kh-101]] missiles from [[Tu-160]] strategic missile carriers, fourth-generation [[Su-34]] aircraft, Orlan-10 and Eleron-3SV drones, combat robots, [[Solntsekek]] flamethrower system, and many more were used. Russian specialists gained invaluable experience in demining various objects. | + | The interest in cooperation with Moscow also arose from the use of different types of [[weapon]]s against terrorists, as Syria became a real testing ground for new systems and the modernization of old ones. [[Kalibr]] missiles were launched from ships and submarines, [[Kh-101]] missiles from [[Tu-160]] strategic missile carriers, fourth-generation [[Su-34]] aircraft, Orlan-10 and Eleron-3SV drones, combat robots, [[Solntsepek]] flamethrower system, and many more were used. Russian specialists gained invaluable experience in demining various objects. |
| | The constant rotation allowed the commanders of the Russian army to gain first-hand combat experience. The command and control system of the troops has been optimized, which is the direct credit of [[General Surovikin]], who commanded the grouping in 2017. | | The constant rotation allowed the commanders of the Russian army to gain first-hand combat experience. The command and control system of the troops has been optimized, which is the direct credit of [[General Surovikin]], who commanded the grouping in 2017. |