Russia’s defense ministry said Tuesday that it had sent an S-300 missile system to its naval facility in the Syrian city of Tartus, a measure it says is meant to bolster its security.
“The S-300 anti-aircraft missile system has indeed been sent to the Syrian Arab Republic,” defense ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement.
Russia has deployed SA-23 Gladiator anti-missile and anti-aircraft system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of its government.
The US news network added that it is the first time Russia has deployed the SA-23 system outside its borders, according to one Western official citing a recent intelligence assessment.
The missiles and associated components are still in their crates and are not yet operational, according to the US officials.
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