Russia’s Defense Ministry declared about transportation of a battery of Russian S-300 air defense missile launchers to Syria, RT reports.
The information about the S-300’s deployment was confirmed by ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
"Indeed, the Syrian Arab Republic received an S-300 anti-aircraft missile system. This system is designed to ensure the safety of the naval base in [Syrian city of] Tartus and ships located in the coastal area [in Syria]…" he told the media.
"The S-300 is a purely defensive system and poses no threat," he added.