GAME-CHANGING RUSSIAN MISSILES 'ALREADY IN SYRIA'.
Obama aware, disappointed in support of regime.
Published: 18 hours ago
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TEL AVIV A Russian convoy of game-changing S300 missile batteries reached Syria last week, claimed Arab intelligence sources speaking to WND.
Israeli security sources said there is no information to support the Arab claim.
The information comes as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported Israel relayed a message to the Obama administration describing as imminent a Russian deal to sell the advanced anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria.
The S300 missile batteries are able to intercept manned aircraft and guided missiles.
White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Texas the administration is aware of the reports and is disappointed in Russias continued support of the Syrian regime.
We have consistently called on Russia to cut off the Assad regimes supply of Russian weapons including air defense systems that are destabilizing to the region, Carney said. We have also long said that Russia could play a more constructive role in Syria.
According to the Journal report, Syria has been making payments on a 2010 agreement with Russia to purchase four batteries for $900 million with delivery expected within three months.
The Journal reported the S300 package included six launchers and 144 operational missiles each with a range of up to 200 miles.
Source:WND.COM
Obama aware, disappointed in support of regime.
Published: 18 hours ago
AARON KLEIN About | Email | Archive
TEL AVIV A Russian convoy of game-changing S300 missile batteries reached Syria last week, claimed Arab intelligence sources speaking to WND.
Israeli security sources said there is no information to support the Arab claim.
The information comes as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported Israel relayed a message to the Obama administration describing as imminent a Russian deal to sell the advanced anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria.
The S300 missile batteries are able to intercept manned aircraft and guided missiles.
White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Texas the administration is aware of the reports and is disappointed in Russias continued support of the Syrian regime.
We have consistently called on Russia to cut off the Assad regimes supply of Russian weapons including air defense systems that are destabilizing to the region, Carney said. We have also long said that Russia could play a more constructive role in Syria.
According to the Journal report, Syria has been making payments on a 2010 agreement with Russia to purchase four batteries for $900 million with delivery expected within three months.
The Journal reported the S300 package included six launchers and 144 operational missiles each with a range of up to 200 miles.
Source:WND.COM
