Isolating Raqqa News Today

Much of a blow it was to syrias overall capability, and general, were in the process of isolating raqqa right now. does the coalition and our partnered forces there have what they need to begin the offenses on raqqa, and what more resources do they need? >> yeah. the syrian air force is not in good shape. its been worn down by years of combat plus significant maintenance problems. we thought it was -- i thought it was about 20%. i think its around 20 aircraft were taken out which probably equate...

Capabilities and general votel, were in the process of isolating raqqa right now. does the coalition and our partner force theres have what they need to begin the offensive on raqqa and what more resources do they need? >> the syrian air force is not in good shape. its been worn down by years of combat, plus some significant maintenance problems. we thought it was -- i thought it was about 20%. i think its around 20 aircraft that were taken out, which equates to that. i probably shouldnt use the...

How much of a blow it was to syrias overall capability? and general, were in the process of isolating raqqa right now, does the coalition and our partnered forces have what they need to begin the offensive on raqqa and what more do they need. >> its been worn down by years of combat plus significant maintenance problems. we thought it was -- i thought it was about 20%. i think its around 20 aircraft were taken out which probably equates to about that, although i probably shouldnt use the 20%. we...