Air defense systems at the Russian Khmeimim airbase in Syrian Latakia once again intercepted a drone. According to the head of the Russian center for the reconciliation of warring parties in the SAR, Major General Alexei Tsygankov, the drone was launched from the territory, controlled by militants in northern Latakia.
Militants' affiliation with any group is not mentioned. However, it was previously reported, that in the north of Latakia several areas are under the control of representatives of the so-called "Syrian Free Army", as well as ethnic groups, which are supported by Turkey. Official data on, from what specific territory did the militants try to attack the Russian airbase?, not yet.
Militants want a tough response, or is it someone's provocation?
General Tsygankov noted, that the drone was shot down by regular anti-aircraft weapons. Affected, as well as property damage, not at the airbase.
TASS quotes Alexey Tsygankov:
Russian airbase “Xmejmim” operates as planned.
According to the Russian general, there are also regular cases of violation of the ceasefire regime in the de-escalation zone of Idlib. Militants seize opportunities to carry out provocative attacks on positions of government forces.
There have also been spikes in militant activity in Aleppo and Hama provinces..
meanwhile, Syrian troops continue to advance in the south of the country. The province of Quneitra is almost completely liberated from terrorists. An exception is a small area adjacent to the border., which is currently under the control of the terrorists of the "Islamic State" (*It banned in Russia).
