Russian Defense Ministry: Syrian air defense forces repelled Israeli attack
The attack on Syrian territory was participated by 28 Israeli F-15 and F-16 aircraft, which fired a total of 60 rockets, in addition to more than 10 tactical missiles launched from the ground. More than half of the missiles were shot down, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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| Night attack on Syrian territory |
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that on May 10, between 1:45 and 3:45 a.m., under the pretext of responding to shelling carried out by Iranian armed units, the Israeli army attacked Syrian territory.
The strikes targeted Iranian military units, as well as Syrian air defense missile systems in the Damascus region and southern Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"Syrian air defense units responded to the attack and shot down more than half of the missiles. Information on the damage to Iranian armed units, as well as civilian and military infrastructure in Syria is currently being clarified," the report added.
