Russian warships fire missiles against terrorist targets in Syria

Armenpress 20:27, 19 August, 2016

YEREVAN, AUGUST 19, ARMENPRESS. The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s small missile ships Zelyony Dol and Serpukhov made three launches of Kalibr cruise missiles on August 19 morning against the objectives of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in Syria, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, reports TASS.

"The strikes destroyed the terrorists’ command post and base in the area of the community of Dar-Taaza, and also a factory for the production of mortar munition and a large arms depot in the province of Aleppo. According to objective control data, the planned targets were destroyed by the strikes," the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The missiles’ fly-over corridor was planned over the deserted terrain to ensure security for civilians," the Russian Defense Ministry said.



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