Russia launches airstrikes in Syria
+The New York Times: Russia carried out its first airstrikes supporting President Bashar al-Assad near the Syrian city of Homs, say U.S. officials, and may expand them to other areas. The move came a short time after Russia's parliament gave formal approval to the military actions.
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Russia Launches First Airstrikes in Syria, Officials Say - The New York Times
The attack came hours after President Vladimir V. Putin pushed a measure through the upper house of Parliament approving the use of Russian military forces abroad.
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