IDF strike on Syria: Russian “Dagger” may fly back to Israel

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On the night of Monday, April 9, a missile strike was launched on the Syrian air base T-4 in the Syrian province of Homs. The attack involved 8 missiles, five of which were intercepted by Syrian air defense forces. Initially, it was assumed that the missiles were fired from an American ship located in the Mediterranean Sea, from where they, flying over the territory of Lebanon, attacked the Syrian military airfield.





But the information provided by the Russian Ministry of Defense refutes this version. According to them, the attack was carried out by Israel.

T-4 rocket fire

Shortly before the shelling of the base, our command warned the United States that if the Russian military suffered as a result of shelling of Syrian territory, our forces would strike back. This time, the Russian military did not suffer, although perhaps they were present there. But the Iranian soldiers died.

The Americans reacted instantly, officially announcing that they were not conducting shelling and bombing in Syria. The data obtained confirm this information.

The Russian Ministry of Defense became aware that two Israeli Air Force F-15 aircraft fired eight missiles from Lebanon without entering Syrian airspace.

This is not the first Israeli attack in Syria. They attacked the same base last year. The aim was an Iranian drones control center based there. One Israeli fighter was then shot down, followed by attacks on other Syrian military installations.

Opinion of the Russian expert

Russian expert Mikhail Alexandrov from the Center for Militarypolitical Research MGIMO believes that the Israeli military is making a big mistake by choosing this style of behavior. By striking the airbase, they risked the lives and health of Russian servicemen.

There is an agreement between the Russian and Israeli headquarters that Israel can strike at targets in Syria, where armed groups recognized as terrorist by Israel are stationed. But to attack the military facilities of the Syrian government is a bust. After all, there may be military advisers from Russia or Iran. If they suffer, this could lead to a retaliatory strike against objects in Israeli territory. In this sense, Tel Aviv walks along the edge of a knife, because the Russian Ministry of Defense will not put up with losses among its troops.

It’s not in vain that Putin announced the “Dagger” hypersonic missile, whose flight range is 2 thousand kilometers. Israeli air defense systems are unable to intercept such a target. "Dagger", launched from the carrier from the Caspian Sea, within a few minutes, will hit any target on the territory of the Jewish state.

But even more, Israel should fear Iran. Although this country does not have such effective weapons, it already has a reason to strike at Israel. After all, Iranian citizens died from Israeli missiles.

Mikhail Alexandrov notes the high efficiency of the Russian air defense systems, which are in service with the Syrian air defense. He believes that 5 aircraft missiles intercepted two Shell-S systems. If there were three such complexes at the airport, all missiles would be intercepted.

Israel should not act so recklessly, because hostile actions towards Russia can provoke a response, the consequences of which can be very deplorable.
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  1. +3
    April 10 2018 04: 43
    It makes sense for Russia to start supplying Iran with modern weapons. First of all, air defense and cruise missiles.
    It makes no sense to punish Israel themselves. But it can be helped to do Iran.
    And even better if it is not just Iran, but a coalition of countries.
    1. +1
      April 10 2018 17: 02
      Quote: gorbunov.vladisl
      It makes no sense to punish Israel themselves. But it can be helped to do Iran.
      And even better if it is not just Iran, but a coalition of countries.

      Absolutely true! good hi
  2. +2
    April 10 2018 06: 29
    IDF strike on Syria: Russian can fly back to Israel ... stop multi-million tranche. Nothing more. There is nothing more shameful than betrayal and cowardice, which the Russian authorities demonstrate with persistence and responsibility. Cowardly, because they stand on their hind legs in front of the atrocious Washington. Traitors, because they betrayed the Russian people, led to its degradation and poverty.
  3. +1
    April 10 2018 12: 17
    There is an agreement between the Russian and Israeli headquarters that Israel can strike at targets in Syria, where armed formations recognized as terrorist by Israel are deployed

    Could you come up with anything more cynical? am Translating into ordinary language, it looks like this - Israel received carte blanche to decide, at its discretion, who to bomb, and when! sad
    1. +1
      April 12 2018 13: 26
      Politics is full of cynicism. Russia has enough opponents in Syria with its head, so armed neutrality is now maintained with Israel.

      The main goals of Israel in Syria are Hezbollah and Iran supporting this organization. We can’t get into this conflict too, we have enough other problems. Therefore, we look through our fingers at Israeli tricks.

      I do not think that as a result of the attack on the Syrian base, not a single Russian was injured by accident. Either the Israeli intelligence worked, having received evidence that the Russians were not there, or our leadership had warned of the blow.
  4. 0
    April 10 2018 12: 18
    Quote: yuriy55
    IDF strike on Syria: Russian can fly back to Israel ... stop multi-million tranche. Nothing more. There is nothing more shameful than betrayal and cowardice, which the Russian authorities demonstrate with persistence and responsibility. Cowardly, because they stand on their hind legs in front of the atrocious Washington. Traitors, because they betrayed the Russian people, led to its degradation and poverty.

    Yes good hi
  5. +2
    22 March 2020 23: 52
    But rightly so, it is necessary for the Persians to imagine rockets for shelling Israel, since the Jews are shelling Syria, not listening to the arguments of Russia. The USA, Israel, the Saudis, Kuwait represent arms and finances to the bandits in Syria and everyone knows about this, why can’t we transfer arms to Iran?