Russian Fighter Jets Are Now Armed With Air-To-Air Missiles For The First Time Over Syria

RT: Russia arms Su-34s with air-to-air missiles in Syria for 1st time

Russian Su-34 bombers, additionally equipped with air-to-air missiles, have set out on their first mission in Syria, said Igor Klimov, spokesman for the Russian Air Force.

“Today, Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers have made their first sortie equipped not only with high explosive aviation bombs and hollow charge bombs, but also with short- and medium-range air-to-air missiles," Klimov said.

"The planes are equipped with missiles for defensive purposes," he added.

The missiles have target-seeking devices and are “capable of hitting air targets within a 60km radius,” he said.

WNU Editor: This is a clear message to NATO.

More News On Reports That Russian Fighter Jets Are Now Armed With Air-To-Air Missiles For The First Time Over Syria

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