Friday, January 6, 2017

Israeli Spy Satellite Spots Advanced Russian Missiles In Syria

A satellite photo of Syrias Latakia airbase, which Israeli company ImageSat says shows two Russian Iskander missile launchers. (Courtesy ImageSat International)

Times of Israel: Israeli satellite spots launchers for Russian nuclear-capable missiles in Syria

ImageSat photos show advanced ‘Iskander’ launchers, which can carry missiles up to 500 kms., at Latakia airbase

Russia has placed advanced surface-to-surface ballistic missiles in Syria, according to an Israelli satellite imaging company, which published satellite photos of the missile-launchers on Friday.

ImageSat International said its EROS B satellite captured photos of two vehicle-mounted SS-26 “Iskander” missile launchers in northern Syria. The launchers are located in the Syrian army’s Latakia airbase. Two other launchers had also been spotted at the base, it said.

The Iskander is a mid-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, with a range of 400-500 kilometers.

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WNU Editor: This is was reported about 9 months ago .... Russian Nuclear-Capable Iskander Missiles Have Been Spotted In Syria (April 3, 2016).

More News On Reports That An Israeli Spy Satellite Has Spotted Advanced Russian Missiles In Syria

Israeli spy satellite finds cache of advanced Russian missiles in Syria: report -- i24 News
Russian ground to ground missiles discovered by Israel in Syria -- YNet News
Report: Israel spy satellite discovers secret Russian missile cache in Syria -- Jerusalem Post
Israeli Satellite Imagery Shows Russian Nuclear-Capable Missiles in Syria -- Defense News

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