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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
I believe a number of airplanes were destroyed. Other than that I would have no idea how big Assad's airfare is, or how to calculate 20%. Even if 20% of the airplanes are destroyed that would not equal 20% of the airforce as there are many more assets in to the airforce besides airplanes. To my understanding none of the airports were destroyed. None of the pilots or mechanics were killed. None of the training facilities were destroyed. etc.
I think the message is not that "the US wants to destroy your airforce" but rather "if you use chemical weapons we will humiliate you and make you pay"
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"Syria has at least 450 Russian-made jet fighters such as powerful Mig-23, Mig-25 and Mig-29 military aircraft."
from here:
http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/...ia-claims.html
The claim was 20 aircraft destroyed. If true, that is only 4%.
So it seems like the Syrian State Media and the American Government are on par in terms of spreading falsehoods.