The following graphic depicts ISW's assessment of Russian airstrike and cruise missile strike locations based on reports from local Syrian activist networks, Syrian state-run media, and statements by Russian and Western officials...

Russian Airstrikes in Syria: September 30 - October 9, 2015

ISW will continue to provide updates on the situation in Syria as it unfolds. For continuous updates, visit iswresearch.blogspot.com/.  By Genevieve Casagrande Key Takeaway: The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian warplanes conducted 67 "combat missions" throughout Syria on October 9, marking the largest number of Russian airstrikes in Syria on a single day since September 30. Russian airstrikes continued to largely concentrate in rebel-held areas of northwestern Syria from October 8-9. In particular, Russian warplanes continued to conduct airstrikes in support of a large-scale regime offensive against rebel positions in the northern Hama countryside. The following graphic depicts ISW's assessment of Russian airstrike and cruise missile strike locations based on reports from local Syrian activist networks, Syrian state-run media, and statements by Russian and Western officials. High-Confidence reporting. ISW places high confidence in reports corroborated both by official government statements reported through credible channels and documentation from rebel factions or activist networks on the ground in Syria deemed to be credible. Low-Confidence reporting. ISW places low confidence in secondary sources that have not been confirmed or sources deemed likely to contain disinformation.     Read this update online    ISW will continue updating on the situation via our blog at iswresearch.blogspot.com as well as our Twitter handle @TheStudyofWar ### The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. ISW advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation's ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. Visit us at www.understandingwar.org.