Russian navy ships fire off missiles at a parade. Stringer/REUTERS
Alex Lockie, Business Insider: Russia appears to be readying for a naval battle with the US near Syria — but it could be a bluff
* Russia's navy appears to have responded to President Donald Trump's warning that US missiles are headed to Syria, as well as the US Navy's deployment of an aircraft carrier to the region.
* The Russian military has said it is tracking the movements of the US Navy. In the past, the US has used Navy ships to attack Syria.
* Eleven Russian navy ships were seen leaving a port in Syria, but an expert said it could be a bluff.
Russia's navy appears to have responded to President Donald Trump's warning that US missiles are headed to Syria after he accused the Syrian government of again conducting chemical warfare against its people.
The Russian military has said it is tracking the movements of the US Navy, Reuters reported Wednesday.
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WNU editor: Aside the harsh rhetoric .... Russia is not prepared to engage the U.S. Navy in a naval battle. They do not have the assets in the region to be a serious threat.
