The Qatar Emiri Air Force successfully shot down two Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ministry stated the intercepts were carried out in response to a coordinated attack involving multiple threats. The Qatar Emiri Air Force downed the two Iranian Su-24 fighter-bombers while they were approaching Qatari airspace. Seven ballistic missiles were intercepted by air defense systems, with all destroyed before reaching their targets. Five drones were neutralized by combined efforts of the Qatar Emiri Air Force and Qatar Emiri Navy Forces.
The threat was addressed immediately upon detection, in accordance with established operational plans. The ministry emphasized that Qatar’s armed forces possess full capabilities to safeguard national sovereignty and respond firmly to external threats. Citizens, residents, and visitors were urged to remain calm, follow official instructions, and rely only on verified information from official channels. The incident marks the first known instance of a Gulf country engaging and downing a manned Iranian aircraft during the escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
This must be 2 of the fighters that Russian recently sent to Iran in the last several weeks. Not sure how many were sent. Doesn't look too good right now for Chinese and Russian weaponry.
Putin can't send anything good because he simply doesn't have it to spare. The Iranians were actually promised equipment they never received. In fact, Putin needs all the air defense systems he can get his hands on just to defend Russia - and sometimes it fails in Russia.
Ukraine's drones and home grown missiles are destroying vital Russian energy infrastructure and military facilities. Russia has gotten so desperate for military vehicles they have actually started using horses, donkeys, and I have even heard of camels being used. Didn't see any videos of camels, but I did see them using horses and donkeys to move around. A supposedly modern army using 19th century tech. Many of the frontline soldiers lack proper outfitting for winter and are freezing to death. What gear they are issued is all made in China and it's basically crap - especially boots. Many Russian soldiers buy their own boots before they are deployed along with other equipment. The Russian soldiers say those Chinese boots fall apart in a couple of weeks out in the field.
The Kremlin just released a statement blaming Iran for the air defense systems not working. China does the same thing, even in China. When their equipment massively fails, blame the operator - not their crappy military equipment. China does it even with their EVs that crash or malfunction. It's always the driver's fault. Both Russia and China blamed the Venezuelans when their equipment failed early Jan when Maduro was nabbed. They also blamed Pakistan when their equipment failed. Thailand had a new Chinese tank that blew off the barrel. China blamed the operators for the failure. No, this is a typical pattern of poor equipment that is overhyped. Their military industrial complexes are not looking good right now and the excuses are no longer working. Nations are cancelling orders. This is not just Iran, it is a systemic problem for both China and Russia and it is showing.
From Qatar Ministry of Defense:
The Qatar Emiri Air Force successfully shot down two Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ministry stated the intercepts were carried out in response to a coordinated attack involving multiple threats. The Qatar Emiri Air Force downed the two Iranian Su-24 fighter-bombers while they were approaching Qatari airspace. Seven ballistic missiles were intercepted by air defense systems, with all destroyed before reaching their targets. Five drones were neutralized by combined efforts of the Qatar Emiri Air Force and Qatar Emiri Navy Forces.
The threat was addressed immediately upon detection, in accordance with established operational plans. The ministry emphasized that Qatar’s armed forces possess full capabilities to safeguard national sovereignty and respond firmly to external threats. Citizens, residents, and visitors were urged to remain calm, follow official instructions, and rely only on verified information from official channels. The incident marks the first known instance of a Gulf country engaging and downing a manned Iranian aircraft during the escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
News Nation: Qatar downs two Iranian fighters, government says
This must be 2 of the fighters that Russian recently sent to Iran in the last several weeks. Not sure how many were sent. Doesn't look too good right now for Chinese and Russian weaponry.
Maybe Putin sent defective or old hardware that was designed to fail? I mean if he is working with POTUS then that would be logical, to me.
Putin can't send anything good because he simply doesn't have it to spare. The Iranians were actually promised equipment they never received. In fact, Putin needs all the air defense systems he can get his hands on just to defend Russia - and sometimes it fails in Russia.
Ukraine's drones and home grown missiles are destroying vital Russian energy infrastructure and military facilities. Russia has gotten so desperate for military vehicles they have actually started using horses, donkeys, and I have even heard of camels being used. Didn't see any videos of camels, but I did see them using horses and donkeys to move around. A supposedly modern army using 19th century tech. Many of the frontline soldiers lack proper outfitting for winter and are freezing to death. What gear they are issued is all made in China and it's basically crap - especially boots. Many Russian soldiers buy their own boots before they are deployed along with other equipment. The Russian soldiers say those Chinese boots fall apart in a couple of weeks out in the field.
The Kremlin just released a statement blaming Iran for the air defense systems not working. China does the same thing, even in China. When their equipment massively fails, blame the operator - not their crappy military equipment. China does it even with their EVs that crash or malfunction. It's always the driver's fault. Both Russia and China blamed the Venezuelans when their equipment failed early Jan when Maduro was nabbed. They also blamed Pakistan when their equipment failed. Thailand had a new Chinese tank that blew off the barrel. China blamed the operators for the failure. No, this is a typical pattern of poor equipment that is overhyped. Their military industrial complexes are not looking good right now and the excuses are no longer working. Nations are cancelling orders. This is not just Iran, it is a systemic problem for both China and Russia and it is showing.
That too, and the world is taking notice. Trump has flipped the chessboard.