Russian frigate fires cruise missiles at ISIS targets near Syria’s Deir Ezzor


05-09-2017 07:05 AM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Russian frigate Admiral Essen fired Kalibr cruise missiles at ISIS targets near the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Tuesday to help a Syrian army offensive in the area, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

The strike, which was launched from the Mediterranean, destroyed command and communications posts, as well as ammunition depots, a facility to repair armored vehicles, and a large group of militants, the ministry said.

The strike had targeted ISIS militants from Russia and the former Soviet Union, it added.

*Reuters




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