#SYRIA: Security system of the Russian #Khmeimim air base and #Russian Naval CSS point in the city of #Tartus successfully warded off a terrorist attack with massive application of #UAVs through the night of 5th – 6th January, 2018 https://t.co/nHiUrEWonL pic.twitter.com/3EgrFhYeHh— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) January 8, 2018
Radio Free Europe: Russia Says 13 Drones Used In Attack On Its Air Base, Naval Facility In Syria
Russia says 13 armed drones have recently been used to attack its air base and its naval facility in western Syria.
The Russian Defense Ministry said on January 8 that there were no casualties or damage as a result of the attacks on the Hmeimim air base and Tartus naval facility.
Russian forces were able to overpower radio signals for some of the drones and gain control of them during the attacks overnight on January 5-6, a statement said.
Other drones were destroyed with short-range Pantsir-S1 antiaircraft missile systems, it also said, adding that the unmanned aerial vehicles were carrying foreign, professionally manufactured explosives.
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More News On Syrian Rebels Using Drones To Attack Russia's Air And Naval Base This Past Saturday
Syria war: Russia thwarts drone attack on Hmeimim airbase -- BBC
Russia says militants used drones to attack its bases in Syria: agencies -- Reuters
Drone attack on Russian bases in Syria, no casualties: Moscow -- AFP
Russian bases in Syria attacked with drones, defense ministry says -- Daily Sabah
Russian Military Prevents Drone Attack by Militants on Its Bases in Syria -- Sputnik
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