Sputnik: Syrian Air Defense Intercepted 71 Cruise Missiles Launched by West - Russian MoD
The Russian Defense Ministry has commented on a joint US, British and French missile strike on Syria, which took place on the day, when the OPCW experts are set to start a probe into allegations of a chemical attack in Douma, a claim denounced by Damascus as a provocation.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that most missiles launched by the Western states on Syria had been downed by the Arab Republic's air defenses while approaching their targets.
"The Syrian air defense system has been conducting an anti-air fight," the ministry added.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Syria repelled the Western attack with air defense systems made in the USSR over 30 years ago.
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Russian News And Analysis On The Military Strikes Against Syria
Syria intercepted many of 100+ missiles launched at its civilian, military objects – Russia -- RT
US, its allies fire over 100 missiles against Syria — Russian Defense Ministry -- TASS
Syria's surface-to-air missiles counter US-led strikes (VIDEO) -- RT
Syrian air defenses intercept 70% of US cruise missiles -- TASS
Russian top brass names Syrian air defense complexes that thwarted attack -- TASS
Russia: Syria air defence intercepted 71 missiles -- Al Jazeera
Russian Top brass: Missiles of US, allies steered clear of Russian air defenses -- TASS
Russia’s top brass promptly briefing Putin on Syria situation in wake of US missile strike -- TASS
What We Know So Far on Syria Missile Strike Before Probe Into "Chemical Attack" -- Sputnik
Facts About Syrian Targets Bombed by US, Allies (PHOTOS) -- Sputnik
US Department of State mum on whether Russia was notified of Syria operation in advance -- TASS
