(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian activists said drones directed by rebels have targeted Hmeimim air base on Saturday, almost a week since similar attack left 7 Russian warplanes damaged in the coastal base.
The Russian forces shot down two drones as heavy gunfire heard from the key Russian base in Latakia province, the hometown of Bashar al-Assad.
Russia's defence ministry acknowledged a 31 December rebel mortar attack on Hmeimim airbase but denied any jets had been disabled, according to BBC.
It also confirmed two servicemen's deaths. Russia's Kommersant newspaper said seven jets had been destroyed.
Roman Saponkov, Russian journalist has published photos of warplanes which are believed to have been damaged by rebel shelling in Syria.
Saponkov posted them on social media after reports of the attack.
#Latakia: Footage shows gunfire after armed drones entered airspace above Hmeimim air base. pic.twitter.com/g8amp9I86I
— Fox Reporting (@Desert61Fox) January 6, 2018
#Syria: Rebels increasingly use weaponized drones to hit Regime positions in #Latakia CS & #Russia|n Airbase in #Khmeimim. Another one reportedly shot down today over Jablah after several missiles targeted it. At least 3rd one ine a week. pic.twitter.com/z5iSzZoBV9
— Qalaat Al Mudiq (@QalaatAlMudiq) January 6, 2018
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