Israeli satellites photographed Russian Iskander missile systems in Syria
Israeli satellites photographed the presence of Iskander tactical missiles at the Latakia airbase in Syria where the Russian military is based.
A photo and the interpretation of the Israeli satellite images was published by The Jerusalem Post.
The two Iskanders in trucks are clearly seen at the airbase on the northeast side of the runway, the newspaper reports. The photos were taken on 28 December. Earlier this weapon had been hidden from satellites, however, due to recent rains it has been moved.
Previously, the commander of the Russian forces in Syria, Colonel General Andrei Kartapolov, stated that in Syria, a single system of air defense has been established based on S-300 and S-400 missile complexes.