Syria, Russia say over 100 missiles fired, many intercepted
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(Worthy News) – The US and its allies fired more than 100 cruise missiles at Syria, a significant number of which were intercepted by Syrian air defenses, Russia and Syria said Saturday.
“More than 100 cruise missiles and air-to-land missiles were fired by the US, Britain and France from the sea and air at Syrian military and civilian targets,” the Russian defense ministry said in a statement quoted by RIA Novosti news agency, adding that “a significant number” were shot down by Syrian air defenses.
The US denied any of the missiles had been shot down and Syria is not known to have the capabilities to intercept missiles. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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