Moscow’s year-long bombing campaign in Syria has showcased the “reliability” of Russian weaponry, as the Kremlin has helped stabilize the war-ravaged country, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Thursday.
“In that period we have managed to stabilize the situation in the country (and) liberate a significant part of the territory from armed international terrorist groups,” Shoigu told a conference.
“Many types of modern weapons produced in our country were tested in difficult desert conditions and generally have shown their reliability and effectiveness.”
The United States on Monday suspended talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria in protest at what it called Moscow stepping up its bombing campaign.
Russia launched its military operation in Syria last September under request of Damascus to back up the battle against Takfiri insurgents.
Source: AFP
