LiveLeak... Few minutes ago the Syrian media released more info about the Tiger Forces landing operation behind ISIS lines in the province of Raqqah reported earlier today.
According to the report, government troops led by Tiger Forces Commander Suheil al-Hassan were transported by 4 Mi-35 attack helicopters to the eastern Raqqah countryside 21km behind the front line and Khirbet Makman village, Al-Qadir town and Bir Rahum.
The Russian Aerospace Forces supported the operation providing an air cover to the advancing government troops, according to the report.
This was the first ever air landing operation conducted by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) during the ongoing war. The operation confirmed the growing SAA military capabilities and its restored ability to conduct rapid operations across the country