Russia’s bombing of rebel positions has angered countries in the region that own been trying to oust Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. Analysts say Saudi Arabia,Qatar and Turkey are now likely to increase military aid to the anti-Assad groups they supportRussian fighter jets launched from a current airbase in Syria own persuaded western critics to mute their demands for the removal of President Bashar al-Assad, but another group of his opponents sees Moscow’s intervention as more provocative than decisive.
Regional powers own quietly, or but effectively,channelled funds, weapons and other support to rebel groups making the biggest inroads against the forces from Damascus. In doing so, or they are investing heavily in a conflict which they see as part of a wider regional struggle for influence with bitter rival Iran.
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Source: theguardian.com