Russia sent to Syria an additional batch of anti-aircraft missile systems "Shell". Complexes "arrived in the Syrian Tartus, where the Russian Navy base," last week"
At the same time, the source reports that despite the statements made earlier about the readiness to transfer long-range anti-aircraft missile systems S-300 to Damascus, they are not yet in Syria. However, according to him, "it is a question of additional party of the systems like "Armor" delivered to Tartus last week".
Earlier it was reported that" shell", according to the Russian defense Ministry, showed the greatest accuracy of all used in the strike by Western countries on Syria SAM. So, from the "Shell" was released 25 missiles hit 23 goals. C-125 – released 13, was struck by five goals. With-200-issued eight missiles, goals not startled.
After that, the Syrian government troops strengthened anti-aircraft missile systems "Pantsir-S1" a number of positions where previously there were air defense systems S-200 and s-125.
Earlier, the Russian defense Ministry reported that it is ready to return to the discussion of the issue of supplies to Syria C-300, which is strongly opposed by Israel. The Israeli authorities, in turn, promised to destroy the Syrian S-300, if they carry the threat of military aircraft of the country.
