JERUSALEM – An Israeli satellite imaging company claims a number oflaunchers for S-300 missile defense systems provided to Syria by Russiahave been seen in an erected position, indicating that they are now readyto use.
ImageSat International (iSi) said on Tuesday images show three of the fourS-300 launchers belonging to the long-range surface-to-air missile systemsare in an upright position in the town of Masyaf in the western Syrianprovince of Hama, Press TV has reported.
“Due to the current regional tension and the detected erection of thelaunchers, it is possible that the mentioned activity indicates an increaseof the operational level and alertness,” the company said.
It cited specific concern after noticing that only one of the launchers hadbeen camouflaged.
“This situation is rare and raises question marks about the operationallevel of the whole battery and specifically of the covered and foldedlauncher,” it noted.
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At the request of Damascus, Russia and Syria have maintained closedefensive cooperation in battling terrorists in the Arab country.
The cooperation has flown in the face of Israel’s efforts at underminingSyria’s defenses, with the regime repeatedly targeting Syrian militarypositions.
