In the areas of work of the Russian aircraft in the Syrian air defense system is not fixed – BBC

03.10.2015, 12:41

In areas of work the Russian Air Force in Syria not seen air defenses. This is stated in a press release of the Russian Ministry of Defense, received at the disposal of “Gazety.Ru».

«The work of any air defense systems in the areas of use of Russian aircraft on the territory of Syria is not fixed. Despite this, in the commission of all flights of our aircraft are subject to special on-board systems of protection “, – said the spokesman of the military department, Igor Konashenkov.

In addition, Konashenkov noted that in the area of ​​the militants carried out round the clock monitoring by a drone .

Previous in the Defense Ministry told that the Russian air group flew more than 20 missions in nine objects terrorist group IG. The operation destroyed a secure command post of one of the gangs, as well as an underground bunker with a warehouse of explosives and ammunition.

«Islamic State” – a terrorist group banned in several countries, including Russia.