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Russian defenses intercept drone attack on Khmeimim Air Base in Syria
Sounds of explosions rocked an area in Syria’s Latakia province, where Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base is located. The base’s air defenses fended off a new suicide drone attack on the base, launched by jihadists from nearby Idlib.
Sep 3, 2019 19:02
‘Rockets falling, explosions over sea’: Witnesses recall moment of Israeli raid in Latakia (VIDEO)
Witnesses have described the Israeli raid in Syria’s Latakia that saw the Russian Il-20 plane tragically downed by an anti-aircraft rocket. Speaking to RT’s agency Ruptly, residents recalled rockets raining down and huge blasts.
Sep 18, 2018 21:12
Syrian port city Latakia 'attacked by missiles from sea' – local media (VIDEOS)
Syrian air defenses have engaged missiles targeting the area of Latakia, a city in the coastal province that is the home of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base. Seven people were reportedly injured in the attack.
Sep 17, 2018 19:15
2 Russian military personnel killed in shelling of Khmeimim air base in Syria
Two military personnel died in a mortar attack on Russia’s Khmeimim airbase in Syria’s Latakia Province on December 31, the Russian Defense Ministry has said, adding that reports of seven jets being destroyed were “fake news.”
Jan 4, 2018 07:05
Watch Putin visit Russian troops at Syria’s Khmeimim Airbase (VIDEO)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has paid a surprise visit to Khmeimim Airbase in Syria’s Latakia province, honoring the Russian troops that played a crucial role in ridding Syria of Islamic State.
Dec 11, 2017 10:39
At least 11 killed, 35 injured in car blast outside stadium in Jableh, Syria – state TV
At least 11 people were killed and 35 injured as a car bomb detonated in the center of the Syrian town of Jableh in the Latakia Governorate, state TV reports.
Jan 5, 2017 12:58
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