Additionally, there is footage showing strikes on Mi-8 helicopters and anti-aircraft systems. Before the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian Air Force operated 30 MiG-29 fighter jets.

A Syrian Air Force representative, in turn, highlighted the importance of such drills for Syrian pilots. The exercise involved Russia’s Mil Mi-8 transport helicopters and Kamov Ka-52 combat ...

The Osprey book has an interesting colour picture of the aircraft whose caption explains: “A Mig-21MF in completely reparinted Syrian Air Force markings and camouflage on display outside the ...