Russian Persident Vladimir Putin has ruled out participation of the Russian Armed Forces in a ground operation in Syria. Putin has also said that Syria operation was well-planned beforehead, it was not some spontaneous action. Russia has conducted aerial, space reconnaisance before launching Syrian operation, the president added. "Russia has notified its Western partners of Syria operation beforehand to demonstrate openness for cooperation," Vladimir Putin said. Moreover, Moscow is not losing hope that other countries will join its operation in Syria, Russian president added. Russia's Sukhoi Su-25, Su-24M and Su-34 attack aircraft, with the support of Su-30 jets, commenced precision airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria on September 30, following a request from Syrian President Bashar Assad.