The Russian army is much stronger than before.

Sputnik reported that on February 1, Business Insider news site posted a video about the activities of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) in Syria and gave a concluding assessment of the success of the modernization of the Russian military.

Russian Air Force helicopters participate in an air strike against IS at Heymim base near the town of Latakia, Syria. (Source: Reuters/VNA)

As the above source commented, the operations in Syria have demonstrated to international public opinion the effectiveness of the Russian armed forces.

In particular, the campaign in Syria allowed Russia to test new military aircraft for the first time in real combat conditions.

In addition, Russia has launched from the Caspian Sea cruise missiles that can travel more than 1,500km, "even surpassing the capabilities of similar American missiles."

"It's an incredibly effective weapon," Michael Kofman from the Kennan Institute in Washington told the news site.

In addition, Business Insider also noted that Russia's tactics and strategies have also become more advanced.

The source quoted Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, commander of the US Army in Europe, as saying: "What continues to impress me is that Russia can move such a large military force so far and so quickly."

Ultimately, Business Insider concluded: "These successes show that Russian President Vladimir Putin has modernized an armed force that many have said is still years behind Western models."

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