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 …
Duterte hopes Russia will become an ally of the Philippines
Russian ships can be moored in the ports of the Philippines at any time, as stated by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, during his visit to Russia’s Admiral Tributs’ ship and the Boris Butoma tanker in the port of Manila, according to Reuters.
"We welcome our Russian friends. You can moor here at any time and for any purpose, to resupply or to protect us as our ally," Duterte said.
It was reported that Duterte made this statement after Russian Ambassador, Igor Khovaev’s, …
One of the Montenegro attempted coup participants maintained relations with the Russian military attache in Serbia
In November, the Montenegro Prosecutor’s Office, following the parliamentary elections, said that a coup attempt and a plan to assassinate the Prime Minister, Milo Đukanović, were organized in the country.
According to the article “The strength and the weakness of the Russian special services,” Nemanja Ristić, one of the alleged participants in the Montenegro coup attempt, maintained relations with the Russian military attaché in Serbia, Colonel Andrei Kindyakov. This conclusion was reached as …
Russian general: Russia has established a unified air defense shield over Syria
A unified air defense system has been established in Syria. It uses S-400 and S-300 complexes and ensures a solid defense of the ground and sea facilities. This was reported by Russia’s Interfax news agency citing the commander of the Russian Armed Forces in Syria, Colonel General Andrey Kartapolov.
According to the General, a close integration between air forces and the Bastion coastal defense missile systems deployed in Syria has been achieved.
“A unified air defense shield has been …
US military equipment arrives in Germany for deployment to Eastern Europe
On Friday, January 6, the US 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division in Eastern Europe began unloading military equipment in the German city of Bremerhaven as part of the unit’s new deployment, Deutsche Welle reported.
In Bremerhaven, this military hardware will be loaded onto railway cars and then sent to its destination in Poland. According to the Bundeswehr, 900 railcars with a total length of 14 kilometers will be required to transport the equipment.
On January 4, the …