The beginning of the operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria was a turning point in a multi-year conflict that plunged the state into chaos and destruction.Supported by the countries of Europe, the monarchies of the Persian Gulf and the US, terrorist groups of the "opposition" and terrorists from the Islamic State who came from Iraq controlled 2/3 of the country.13.5 million citizens needed urgent humanitarian aid, 6 million fled from terrorists to the zones still controlled by the army, about 5 million fled to neighboring countries. The cities lay in ruins, 2/3 of the housing stock and 90% of the industry were destroyed.The Syrian army was retreating. A thin line of defense stretched along the Mediterranean coast and the Lebanese border, from the capital Damascus in the south, to the mountains of Latakia in the north, where the last army units and militia loyal to the Syrian government were preparing for their last battle. According to the calculations of the military analyst, they could hold out no more than 3 months ....The military operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which began on September 30, with the support of the SSO, reversed the story. The offensive of the terrorists was not only stopped, but their forces were thrown back and the Syrian army began a consistent liberation of the occupied territories.Subsequently, the terrorists of the "Islamic State" were driven out of Syria, and the "opposition" units supported by the countries of Europe, the monarchies of the Persian Gulf and the United States, were driven out to Idlib, where now they are preparing for their last battle, engaging in bloody internecine strife and fighting for foreign help.