![]() It continues to be demonstrated in support of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Syria and in pursuit of nefarious and long-term goals in Russia's “near abroad” and against NATO allies. This new approach was on full display during the country's 2014 annexation of the Crimean peninsula. ![]() Since its 2008 incursion into Georgia (if not before), there has been a remarkable evolution in Russia's approach to propaganda. It's a given that many Iraqi roads are dangerous as of late, littered as they are with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) originally intended for American troops and their allies.Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with journalists after a live broadcast nationwide call-in, Moscow, April 14, 2016 ![]() The devastating attack resulted in the destruction and abandonment of more than a thousand vehicles. This bombing was done with cluster bombs and incendiary rounds from A-10s. During that time, coalition aircraft bombed a retreating column of Iraqi tanks and armoured vehicles as well as civilian cars, trucks and buses that had been commandeered by military forces. The scenes of destruction on the road are some of the most identifiable images of the war. In total between 1800-2700 vehicles were destroyed. The final tally is probably in the low 1000s. While high casualty counts are upwards of 10,000 for the entire battle, low end estimates are only around 200-300. ![]() Most of the vehicles were abandoned by the time they were struck. Death toll estimates range from 300 up to 10,000 in the attack, which occurred just days before the war ended. It was used by Iraqi forces during the invasion of Kuwait and was repaired after the Persian Gulf War. It’s a six-lane road running from Kuwait City to the Iraqi city of Basra via the border town of Safwan. The official name of the road is Highway 80. ![]()
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