Russian Tu-95MS missile strike on ISIS in Syria
Destroyed three ammunition dump and the command post of terrorists.
MOSCOW, 5 July. /TASS/. Strategic bombers Tu-95MS long-range aviation of the Air-space forces of Russia struck on Wednesday in Syria strikes by cruise missiles X-101 on targets of militants of the banned terrorist organization “Islamic state” (IG).
Destroyed three large warehouses with weapons and ammunition, told reporters in the defense Ministry.
Russian strategic missile struck the terrorists in Syria
“July 5, the strategic missile carriers Tu-95MS took off from the Engels airfield on the territory of the Russian Federation, made a flight with refueling in the air and attacked the latest cruise missiles X-101 targets of the terrorists of ISIL (formerly ISIS — approx. The TASS) on the border of the provinces of Hama and HOMS (Syrian Arab Republic)”, — stated in the message Department.
It was said that “the strike destroyed three large warehouse of weapons and ammunition, as well as a command post of terrorists near the town of Akerbat, which is confirmed by data of objective control”.
The latest strikes with precision missiles X-101 were performed with the range of about 1000 km. the Strategic bombers covered the su-30CM from the base of Hamim. After a successful combat mission all the Russian planes returned to the airfield.
X-101 strategic cruise missile air-launched, manufactured using modern technology to reduce radar visibility. It is capable of hitting targets at ranges of up to 4500 km S-101 can carry a nuclear warhead.