long-range bombers including supersonic 22 backfire flew from a base in russian shah near the border of georgia. russia launched cruise missiles at raqqah shortly after midnight. vladimir putin ordered his commanders to establish contact with the french navy and it'ses aircraft carrier, the charles de gaulle. putin ordered the general staff to develop a joint plan of action with the french in the sea and in the air, shepard? >> jennifer, practically speaking does this change anything for the united states and its strategy? >> not really. not according to the pentagon press secretary peter cooke who addressed reporters just moments ago. >> right now we are not cooperating with russia as you know. in this instance their most recent air strikes, they did give us advance notice through the memorandum of understanding that is in place. >> there continues to be frustration among senior u.s. military commanders the u.s. is not doing more. here's the retired air force