Dec. 3, 2015

Russia Adding 2nd Airbase in Syria, Pursuing “Expansion” in Military Campaign – Lucas Tomlinson (FOX News)
Russia has expanded its military operations in Syria to include a second airbase, according to a U.S. official briefed on the latest intelligence from the region.
Moscow’s presence has grown to four forward operating bases, including recently added bases in Hama and Tiyas, together with a second airbase in Shayrat, near Homs, in addition to Basel al-Assad airbase in Latakia.