Friday, December 11, 2015

Russian President Putin: ``Any Target That Threatens Russian Forces In Syria Must be Destroyed

December 11, 2015. President Vladimir Putin speaks at the expanded meeting of Defense Ministry Board at the National Defense Management Center in Moscow. © Grigoriy Sisoev / Sputnik

TASS: Putin orders to destroy any targets that threaten Russian military in Syria

"Any targets that threaten Russian forces or our infrastructure on the ground should be immediately destroyed," Putin told a session of the Defense Ministry’s collegium

MOSCOW, December 11. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian military to destroy any targets that threaten Russian Armed Forces in Syria.

"I order to act very tough. Any targets that threaten Russian forces or our infrastructure on the ground should be immediately destroyed," Putin told a session of the Defense Ministry’s collegium.

The president also warned against "those who will again try to organize any provocations against our servicemen." "We have already taken additional measures to ensure security of Russian servicemen and air base. It was strengthened by new aviation groups and missile defense systems. Strike aircraft will now carry out operations under cover of fighter jets," Putin said.

WNU Editor: These comments are directed at Turkey .... In veiled threat to Ankara, Putin orders stronger military action against opponents in Syria (DW).

More News On Russian President Putin Ordering Russian Forces In Syria To Destroy Any Threat

Any Force That Threatens Russia Should Be Destroyed - Putin -- Sputnik
Any targets threatening Russian forces in Syria must be immediately destroyed - Putin -- RT
Putin says Russian forces in Syria will 'immediately destroy' any threats -- AP
Putin vows to 'immediately destroy' any target threatening Russia in Syria -- The Guardian
Putin Vows 'Very Tough' Action On Syria Threats -- RFE
‘Act as tough as possible’: Putin ramps up the rhetoric as he orders Russian military to wipe out any targets in Syria that may pose a threat -- Daily Mail
Putin Orders His Military To Be More Aggressive In Syria -- Defense News
Putin vows 'extremely tough' action on Syria threats -- BBC

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