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On Combat Duty: S-400 at Russian Airbase in Syria

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The Russian Defense Ministry deployed the S-400 air-defense missile system to the Hmeymim air base in Syria. On Thursday, the system was deployed to combat duty. They will protect the Russian air force task unit involved in a military operation against terrorists in Syria.

 

© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovOn Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a request from the Defense Ministry to deployed the newest S-400 Triumph air-defense systems to the Hmeymim air base in Syria.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a request from the Defense Ministry to deployed the newest S-400 Triumph air-defense systems to the Hmeymim air base in Syria.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovThe decision was made a day after a Russian Su-24 bomber was shot down by a Turkish jet over Syria. After the incident, the Russian Defense Ministry said all Russian airstrikes would be carried out under protection.

Above: An S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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The decision was made a day after a Russian Su-24 bomber was shot down by a Turkish jet over Syria. After the incident, the Russian Defense Ministry said all Russian airstrikes would be carried out under protection.

Above: An S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovWithin 24 hours, a transport aircraft of the Russian Air Force delivered the S-400 system from outside Moscow to the Hmeymim air base, outside Latakia.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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Within 24 hours, a transport aircraft of the Russian Air Force delivered the S-400 system from outside Moscow to the Hmeymim air base, outside Latakia.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovThe S-400 system is designed to strike a wide range of effective targets, including special-purpose planes for electronic warfare, surveillance aircraft, strategic and tactical aircraft, ballistic missiles, hypersonic targets, and other advanced aerial weapons.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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The S-400 system is designed to strike a wide range of effective targets, including special-purpose planes for electronic warfare, surveillance aircraft, strategic and tactical aircraft, ballistic missiles, hypersonic targets, and other advanced aerial weapons.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovRussian Presidential Assistant Vladimir Kozhin told journalists that the S-400 deployed to Syria will not go on sale and will come back home after the mission is over.

Above: An S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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Russian Presidential Assistant Vladimir Kozhin told journalists that the S-400 deployed to Syria will not go on sale and will come back home after the mission is over.

Above: An S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy VinogradovThe S-400 system alongside with the Fort system of the Moskva missile cruiser will destroy any targets threatening Russian jets in Syria.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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The S-400 system alongside with the Fort system of the Moskva missile cruiser will destroy any targets threatening Russian jets in Syria.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovExperts say the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is the most advanced air defense in the world. Its deployment to the Hmeymim air base will fully protect Russian jets from any types of aerial attacks.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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Experts say the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is the most advanced air defense in the world. Its deployment to the Hmeymim air base will fully protect Russian jets from any types of aerial attacks.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovThe Pentagon voiced concern that the Russian air defense system would complicate the situation in the sky over Syria. It also expressed hope that the weapon would not target aircraft of the US-led anti-ISIL coalition.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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The Pentagon voiced concern that the Russian air defense system would complicate the situation in the sky over Syria. It also expressed hope that the weapon would not target aircraft of the US-led anti-ISIL coalition.

Above: A S-400 air defense missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim air base in Syria.
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