Russian Armed Forces
The events in Syria could well influence the power dynamics of the Middle East for years to come.
The UK Government has identified the GRU as 'working in secret to undermine international law'.
Putin blames 'a chain of tragic circumstances.'
'All the vehicles in a convoy carrying the missile were part of the Russian armed forces.'
'This is a fairly glaring omission.'
The view must have been stunning.
He was reportedly killed in May.
One expert described it as 'unstoppable'.