The goal of Russian airstrikes in Syria is to stabilize the government of President Bashar al-Assad, Russian President Vladimir Putin told state TV on Oct. 11, adding Russia has no plans to conduct a ground operation.
CNN: Putin says Russia’s campaign in Syria aims to stabilize al-Assad government
A picture taken on Oct. 3, 2015 shows Russian air force technicians checking a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber at the Hmeimim airbase in the Syrian province of Latakia.
