U.S. official: Russia 'ready' to launch airstrikes in Syria

Source: CNN

Russian airstrikes in Syria could happen at any time, a U.S. official with knowledge of the latest intelligence told CNN.

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Russia continues to position itself to potentially launch airstrikes in Syria -- but their movements suggest that their targets are something other than ISIS, according to U.S. officials.

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Separately, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work confirmed to the Senate Tuesday that Russia has violated a missile treaty with the United States but indicated that the administration didn't plan to take any action at present.

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Meanwhile, America's own efforts to turn the tide in Syria have faltered once again.

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