The Kremlin supported Bashar al-Assad from the very outset of civil war in Syria, supplying arms and training the troops of the regime. Over the last months, Russia has dramatically ramped up its military presence in the region and launched a series of air strikes in the areas controlled by the moderate opposition or ISIS. This infographic reflects Russia’s growing involvement in the conflict.
[When publishing the infographic, a reference to the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center is compulsory]
