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Russia in biggest naval Mediterranean build-up since Syrian intervention

The Russian Navy has dispatched the biggest task force to the Mediterranean Sea since the start of Russia's intervention in the Syrian conflict in September 2015, Russian daily Izvestia reported.

 

The task force includes 10 ships, including ships carrying 'Kalibr' cruise missiles, and two submarines. Several additional ships are on their way .

 

According to Izvestia, military experts say the fleet will be able to support the Syrian army's campaign in th rebel-held Idlib Province.

 


פרסום ראשון: 08.28.18, 11:31