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France Releases Video Of Its First Airstrike Against ISIS
Several months ago, when France vehemently opposed canceling the delivery of the Mistral amphibious warship to Russia, its largest bank BNP was "unexpectedly" slapped with a record $9 billion fine by the US Department of Justice for money-laundering. The retaliatory measure was so obvious even Putin opined on the US action: "We know about the pressure which our U.S. partners are applying on France not to supply the Mistrals to Russia,” Putin said in July. “And we even know that they hinted that if the French don’t deliver the Mistrals, they would quietly get rid of the sanctions against the bank, or at least minimize them."
Fast forward a few months later when the French banking lobby has clearly gotten not only the upper hand in its ongoing fight with Hollande's imploding socialist leadership, now facing a record low approval rating, but realizes it once again has all the leverage, not only is the Mistral shipment on the verge of being scrapped, but it is time to make sure that another "BNP" never happens again: after all there are banker bonuses to think of.
As a result, the French administration is scrambling to demonstrate its faithful commitment to whatever warmongering cause the US may unleash on the world, in this case using the ISIS terrorist threat as a pretext to imminently bomb and crush Assad's Syrian regime, just so the Qatar natgas pipeline to Europe - which as a reminder was the underlying reason for the failed 2013 false flag campaign to eradicate Assad - can finally cross the country unopposed, and deliver the much needed alternative to Gazprom's product, eliminating the major leverage Putin has over Europe, which also explains why Russia is suddenly so vocal in its demands that the US halt its bombing of the Syrian regime. Follows a succinct situation summary on the Syrian situation from Al-Arabiya:
Russia was the third country to criticize the U.S. decision to bomb ISIS terrorists on Syrian territory, after the Syrian and Iranian governments. It’s not the best company to keep when opposing Obama’s decision in terms of international prestige and perception, however, it was to be expected.
The criticism came both from Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Alexander Lukashevich.
The criticism is based on one key point: without the Syrian government’s agreement and a UNSC mandate, the U.S. strikes in Syria would be a gross violation of international law and should be considered an act of aggression. Moreover, Moscow didn’t pass over in silence the double standard approach of Washington, as while helping Iraq to fight the terrorists on its territory, the U.S. president called for approval for more funding of the so-called armed opposition in Syria. Also, recent revelations by fighters in the pages of the Western press purport that the moderates in Syria are absolutely demoralized, weak and their ranks thinned out as the fighters join ISIS. In light of such reports, it is not clear which party Obama is going assist in this case and how his calls correspond to the real situation on the ground.
there are deep concerns that the U.S. will bomb not only ISIS positions in Syria, but also the Syrian government forces. These concerns can be explained by the fact that evidently the strikes against ISIS could play into hands of Damascus and this doesn’t correspond with the U.S. interests. Taking into account that during all these years of the Syrian war the U.S. could have been trying to realize its plans to bomb Syria, they could take advantage of this situation.
If the U.S. bombs the positions of government forces, by mistake or with malicious intent, this would have doubly unpredictable consequences, both at the international and regional levels.
For sure, this will trigger a new crisis with Russia. The crisis of credibility in bilateral relations will reach the highest point. Russia will ultimately respond to the possible aggression. But how? It’s a big question with a difficult to predict answer. Moreover, possible strikes against Damascus’ forces will blow up the remains of credibility of international law, international systems and institutions. After the meeting over Iraq in Paris on Monday, Russia’s foreign minister stressed that the international community should build common action “on a solid foundation of the United Nations Charter and U.N. counter-terrorist instrument and mechanisms.” The call to respect the U.N. Charter is clear and logical, however its solidness, as well as that of the U.N. system in general, is already in doubt. Any further violations of international law and U.N. principles will definitely be the last straw, leading to international chaos.
But back to France, which in order to do prove its undying commitment to the US, moments ago the French Defense Ministry took a page right out of the Pentagon/CNN playbook, and released footage of French warplanes striking targets belonging to the Islamic State after taking off from an airbase. Paris announced earlier this week it was taking part in military air strikes against the militant group in Iraq.
The video shows a pilot inspecting his aircraft, a French Rafale, before takeoff. The footage also shows several craft being refueled in mid-flight as well as infrared shots of the targets being bombed.
The statement released by the French Defense Ministry:
During the flight lasting about five hours, the two Rafales were refueled three times by the tanker aircraft C135-FR.
The French jets, delivered strikes between 9:40 and 9:58 with four laser-guided bombs GBU 12.
The maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 conducted a ten-hour mission, coordinated with that of Rafale. Its sensors ensured the intelligence portion of the mission and performed a battle damage assessment (BDA) immediately transmitted to central planning headquarters in Paris.
During this mission, the recovery staff component, that is to say the ability to rescue pilots in hostile area, was insured by American military means.
In accordance with the will of the President of the Republic, new strikes will take place in the coming days to support the Iraqi armed forces in their fight against ISIS. These strikes will again be carried out in close coordination with the Iraqi as well as with our allies
And just like that, no more French banks will be sanctioned by the DOJ for as long as France understands just where its allegiances should lie.
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I wonder if that was $40 a barrel oil used for fuel on that mission?
Champagne is flowing in Israel. Another war for the tribe to celebrate.
Good job France!!
Those dirty ter'ists were just getting ready to come to Amurika and kill my family and I as we enjoyed sawdust breadsticks at Olive Garden!
That was a succinct video.
So...they used a total of 4 aircraft to deliver 4 bombs at a total cost of, what, maybe half a million Euros, to kill what appeared to be some containers?
Containers probably filled with some shitty wine from Australia.
I wonder if there's anyone living in France who might not approve of this?
The oil for that mission was most pobably bought from ISIS.
Get Long Popcorn
France better watch out; maybe there is such a thing as Karma. Reality is a bitch; and so is Payback.
Frogs in boiling water
Listen Banzai. American French "FRIES" covered in blood-red ketchup.
Now, that would be Divine Justice.
And arming to good rebels of the north (FSA) is just going to force all those arms and fighters into the hands of wicked rebels of the west (ISIS) anyways after Assad beats them back....
It's not terrorism when France does it.
The whole objective to this anti-ISIS operation in not to get rid of them but just to drive them out of Iraq and back into a stronger force in Syria and continue attacking the Assad government. They have no intent whatsoever in weakening ISIS too much.
This will - of course - do nothing more than invite ISIS to behead any Frenchies hanging out in Syria or Iraq...
It is all Kabuki theater. They will just kidnap a few Frenchies then pay them ransom with the ransom payment really being for $40 a barrel oil all winking and nodding while they do it.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2742272/Cameron-tells-European-l...
David Cameron today urged European leaders to ‘be good to their word’ and stop funding ISIS fanatics by paying ransoms.
The Prime Minister said ‘tens of millions of dollars’ had been paid to extremists in Iraq and Syria. He said this was helping to promote terror against Britain.
Mr Cameron told MPs France, Germany and other countries in the G7 group of wealthy countries had pledged not to pay ransoms at a summit in Northern Ireland last year. But the PM indicated they were not sticking to this agreement.
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Mr Cameron’s remarks are a barely-veiled rebuke to France, Germany and Italy who are known to pay ransoms.
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Follow the potential smuggling routes after moving the oil through Turkey with the Turkish government looking the other way or protecting the smugglers (just Egypt and weapons smuggling from Libya to Syria while the Muslim Brotherhood was in charge).
http://www.mapsofworld.com/europe/
French need to prove that that shit Rafalle flies and can drop bombs.
If they do not get the contract with India the factory closes.
I would like to see a Rafalle about Donbass kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.
Fall like a brick that is!
Greetings!
:-)
Not really. They'll just get a few extra contract from French gov. itself.
and Rafale in Donbass, along with F-35 indeed !
You know, I know, most do not know.
I tried to put a + to you, the page is locked.
:-)
Yes!
Technology in electronic hardware, the rest we buy from China or Russia.
The important thing is that the sawfly (it is called in Brazil as "Hornet" - a type of bee that makes a lot of noise, produces honey, and when it bites the flesh of a person makes a darn mess) presents a huge technological leap!
Personally do not like the Gripen, a country with continental dimensions such as Russia or China needs aircraft with great autonomy and two turbines.
I have at home a jumpsuit of Mirage pilot, a friend of mine.
Use for traveling by motorcycle is lightweight, protects from the sun, when I delete a cigarette stops the sleeve - is the litmus test - and try to convince a woman to stay with me hehe.
Well, this pilot friend told me that his greatest fear was training in the Amazon in Manaus Base.
In the midst of the bush, eject is the same thing as dying, lock ejector seat Mirage is so great that no one gets the intact cervical spine.
It's what I said: a turbine = brick.
Drops like a stone.
:-)
Listen Karaio,
We like brics in India. We need protection from Pakistan terrrrist. Bricks will do fine. Thanks for your help.
Bangalore Equit ...:
Stay away from the French, Brazil got screwed from the 70s until today few months ago with onerous contracts and vile technology.
I'm waiting attentively if France will deliver the ships to Russia.
Motherfuckers by motherfuckers, I prefer my politicians.
hehe.
"Use for traveling by motorcycle is lightweight, protects from the sun, when I delete a cigarette stops the sleeve - is the litmus test - and try to convince a woman to stay with me hehe. "
Speak English Mick!
"French need to prove that that shit Rafalle flies and can drop bombs.
If they do not get the contract with India the factory closes."
Weapons is one of those subjects, like Religion or psychology, where everyone and their dog think they're experts. As I didn't know what was what, and as I am humble enough not to venture an opinion without first trying to know what I'm talking about, I spoke to military experts. The Rafale is a very alright war plane and has already proved it.
France doesn't have anything to do in Iraq as America's lackey.
If they do not get the contract with India, it will be because French president Hollande is not reliable, what with not his delivering the ships to Russia, but not through any fault of the plane.
Lea:
You imagine a beautiful and very intelligent person.
Listen:
The Rafale is a plane regular hunting, not good.
The Rafale has one of the highest costs per flight hour, its maintenance is very expensive!
Here in Base, you need to have 30 mechanics to France, must teach 30 guys to speak French, and when the staff gets there, there is only one teacher.
Would not it be easier to teach a French speaking Portuguese and teach for thirty people?
Would not it be easier to bring the unfortunate French to Brazil than thirty send guys to do a six-month course in France?
So are costs.
Each Brazilian military shifted receives two salaries, one family in another country where the cash is.
It did not stop there, planes flying in the Amazon have monitors all living burning, each costs around $ 32,000, and not allowed to put LCD monitors even if the video connection and power are compatible, that happened a lot in my time, and I was pissed off about it.
Hollande is unreliable, I am awaiting the delivery of the solution Mistrals to Russia in October.
Tic-tac, tic-tac, tic-tac, tic-tac ....
Just gas!
It will be a long winter. ...
Sm fracking for you. ...
hehe.
@Karaio - See this:
http://patriceayme.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/5483/
https://medium.com/war-is-boring/the-french-shot-down-u-s-stealth-fighter-f59db16282ca
http://theaviationist.com/2013/06/19/f-22-shot-down-by-rafale
This NWO thing doesn't seem like its all what its cracked up to be. Anyhow, the French have a gang of Muslims in their country
Things are getting interesting. Wonder what the FED has programmed into its software for next week's markets.
All time muthafuckin highs dawg!
I rarely turn on radio these days. Did so on my commute yesterday for a few minutes. Bloomberg minute came up: S&P 500 sets all time record high.
Noose reporter lady also said something about Fed keeping interest rates at 0, and something about "mortgages to amaze."
I cringed and popped in a Van Halen cassette.
France drops bombs on Muslim jihadists in Syria and Iraq, as they let them immigrate into France unfettered.
This should work as well as the Maginot Line.
FED = buy whatever is down (except PM's).
the French are not shown the faces of the pilots or mechanics as they could be killed by their own muslim neighbors once back in France. Or killed by the "French" muslim soldiers that normally are not deployed to the Middle East.
Congrats France, but the US government is still the #1 Terrorist organization in the world.
fo'sure
I haven't watched the video yet but what exactly were they targeting there?
Either goats or a wedding party. Hard to tell.
"I haven't watched the video yet but what exactly were they targeting there?"
Probably an American multi-national. Perhaps a Titan Tires factory.
Listen Howe, Shipping containers full of thermite. USSA Hollywood style. Let'er rip Monsieur Maverick!
I'll tell you something for you, I heard from a reliable source in Brazil's Armed Forces.
The guys gave thanks to God when the contract ended Mirage.
The maintenance was very expensive and the thing just flew in Annapolis because a Swiss company developed canards - fixed - specific for takeoff and ground conditions here- Air Base is at 1,100 meters altitude, the humidity is almost all year between 25 and 55%, winds abeam insane.
You need a fan to drive a turbine, need much wind!
French manufactures everything has expiry date and you can not break the contract even if the part has arrived 15 days before the expiration date.
Need to destroy or use Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 15 days!
The guy who told me this is now retired, made ??three trainings in France for six months during the 30 years he worked in the aviation force.
One interesting fact that he told me was about the Sukhoi and the F-18.
The biggest problem is the rubber.
Are retainers.
The rubber seals developed for the Northern Hemisphere (both Russian as American as French) can not tolerate such a lack of humidity, temperature change or excess salt in the air with excess moisture as baseno in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilians have developed technologies that put the F-5 to our varied climate and conditions of our needs.
Have you heard one chamato d'aircraft manufactured by Embraer Tucano?
They know that the United States purchase this training plane?
http://www.aereo.jor.br/2014/09/12/supertucano-American will start-to-fly-this-mes/
Does anyone here know that Brazil exports close support aircraft to Indonesia, flying!
http://www.aereo.jor.br/2014/09/16/exclusivo-mais-super-tucanos-para-a-i...
No, I think not.
You do not know what it is or what it can do Brazil.
Come BRICS!
hehe.
Brazil sure seems interested in SAAB's JAS Gripen.
Is that Belushi in the cockpit?
Dupe.
Immediately after the bombing run, they surrendered.
@Stinko
Again.
This kind of ugly disdain and nasty jokes come from the firm refusal of the French to join America in Irak, in 2003.
Since France refused to go to Iraq, American warmongers and neo-cons made French army look like cowards – as a punishment.
But History has proved the French were right, and that the WMD were only a dirty trick to serve as a pretext.
Nevertheless, the hate of american warmongers against France remains still there, well alive, even in ZH.
This stale hate still shows through "innocent good jokes" about the “surrender monkeys” and their white flag … As for the rest, the French can be proud of their Military History which remains despite these stupid jokes by far the best military record in Europe.
Just saying and not starting a food fight.... you can see why ISIL might wanna do bad things to downed pilots.. Toyota pick-ups versus jets is lobsided and the attackers have kinda sterile approach.
Your comment made me think back on the Vietnam War, and the self control by the North Vietnamese people in Hanoi not to beat to death the pilots that were shot down. Always wondered what i would have done.
Hi Beans - I greenarrowed your comment but I have to say that an awful lot of American fliers were beaten (and hacked) to death at the hands of the first on scene.
French fries, french bread, french onion soup, french kiss, french braid, french...................
french bombs! Oohh lala
This shit is becoming way to much like 1984 come to life. We're at war with ISIS who are the same Syrian rebels we're arming. Our allies are our allies until they're not. FOX news has the "24 Hours of Hate". The Ministry of Truth assures us there will be no troops on the ground while the Ministry of Peace pushes for war. Germany has always been our ally, until Russia cuts of their gas. Fucking unreal.
And all this is to maintain a class divide that the natural course of technology would have destroyed over a generation ago. TPTB can't have a brotherhood of mankind living in harmony, they'd rather burn the earth.
And the best part in all this is wanting to partner and work with Iran meanwhile....
http://www.state.gov/j/ct/list/c14151.htm
Iran is still on the State Department's list of terrorism sponsors.
Yet no one questions it when they say we don't deal with terrorists.
Yes you fucking do according to your own lists of state sponsors of terrorism whether they actually are or aren't at this point.
The last time I saw one of these an apache was taking out a farmer on his tractor and some water pipes a truck had brought to the field.
Jerry Lewis is a genius in france.
Mon Ami America now please don't downgrade our credit rating
Much Love
Vichy French Government
So ashamed of being french nowadays. Fuck Europe, fuck Germany, fuck Hollande, fuck the US.
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France, like the whole of the EU, has a very serious corruption problem. They're all sold to the USA.
French army and politicians, fuck you.
French people, more of this:
French Vegetable Farmers Wreak Havoc on Town, Burn Down Tax OfficeLet's see how a plain really looks like when hit by a BUK.
France's way of selling fighter jets on the US QVC M-I-C channel. The Paris Air Show needs a boost.
I wonder how many fires are burning around Paris?
They will never report them.
I can answer: no one
@Joebloinvestor
But maybe you mean in FERGUSON ?
I hope Obozo won't sue us for destruction of US military property...
Still want to know where they took off from, figure about a 1,000 mile radius from the targets.
And where were the targets? Mosul is a long way from Baghdad.
It's non-economic even for warfare, to send fighter jets on a three-refueling flight to deliver two GBUs each.
They could probably DHL them a load of bad cheese about as quickly and a lot more cheaply.
french arms sales flagging...needs some free publicity...vie l'france.
Could I see the video of the pilot that died because the wouldn't let the US overfly their airspace in order to bomb Quadaffi? How about they kiss my ass. Let them bomb ISIS alone for 10 years, then I'll trust 'em.
Kinda makes me wonder when the first bombs (or chemicals or biologicals) are going to go off in the Paris Metro? Or maybe one of those high-speed trains - a simple RPG could make an absolute mess. And with all those nuclear reactors you have to wonder if 100% of them sre 100% secure. I hope the French are prepared for the consequences of this idiotic politically-motivated move. They are way too vulnerable to be so stupid. The French people are being sold down the same road that the American people have been walking down in increasingly obvious chains for years.
Yes, it is frightening