After weeks of regional escalation between factions backed by rival powers, an international coalition led by NATO has initiated operations to neutralize hostile air capabilities in eastern Syria. Intelligence reports confirm the recent arrival of MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters at Deir ez-Zor Airbase, now under the control of a pro-Iranian militia. The presence of these aircraft poses a serious threat to coalition resupply routes and ISR assets operating in the region.
Your squadron has been designated as the lead offensive element tasked with patrolling and sanitizing the air corridor between Deir ez-Zor and Al Mayadin. Hostile contact is expected. Your priority is to deter or destroy any enemy intercept attempts while broader air operations are being prepared.
Local Time: 07:30
Weather Conditions: CAVOK, visibility +40 km, wind 10 kt from the NE
Departure Base: Incirlik AB
Elements: Colt 1-1 and 1-2 (F-16C Block 50)
Objective: Establish air superiority over the Deir ez-Zor – Al Mayadin corridor to enable follow-on offensive operations.
Known Threats:
MiG-29S Fulcrum (R-77/R-73)
Su-27 Flanker-B (R-27ER/ET)
Mirage F1EQ (R-530D/S530F)
Possible SAM Coverage:
SA-6 / SA-8 south of the Euphrates River
Friendly Assets and Support:
AWACS: "Cyrano", E-3C, 251.000 AM, FL310, NW Syria
Tanker: Arco 11, KC-135, TACAN 11Y, 255.000 AM, FL220
Allied Forces:
2x F-15C (Ford 2-1 and 2-2) conducting parallel CAP
2x F/A-18C (Enfield 3-1 and 3-2) assigned to SEAD over SA-6 area
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