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Russia confirms deployment of S-300V4 air defense missile systems in Syria 20510162.
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Defence & Security News - Russia
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Russia confirms deployment of S-300V4 air defense missile systems in Syria
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A battery of S-300V4 air defense systems has been deployed to Syria to protect a naval base in the port of Tartus as well as Russian warships deployed off the Syrian coast, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.
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 The S-300V4 is an upgraded variant of the S-300VM air defense missile system |
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According to media reports, the variant deployed in Syria is S-300V4 (NATO designation SA-23 Gladiator), which is capable of striking tactical and strategic aircraft, medium-range ballistic missiles, tactical missiles, as well as cruise missiles.
The information about the S-300’s deployment was confirmed by ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov. “Indeed, the Syrian Arab Republic received an S-300 anti-aircraft missile system. This system is designed to ensure the safety of the naval base in [Syrian city of] Tartus and ships located in the coastal area [in Syria]…” he told the media. |
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