Israel struck Latakia: there is a Russian air base

Israeli Air Force attacked on the night of December 28th goals in the Latakia area – the Chief Sea Port of Syria, report the Syrian media.

According to information, a fire occurred on the spot. The SANA agency claims that the blow was focused on the port container platform, which was covered by fire. Also, according to Syrian sources, several residential buildings, hospital, tourist objects are damaged. The victims have not yet been reported.

vesty.co.il writes that the Russian media, reporting on Latakia strike, focus on the fact that the Russian air base of Hmeimim is located nearby.

News agencies emphasize that Syrian air defense systems were involved in the reflection of the attack, but they did not cope with their task. The source in the Syrian army told SANA agency that the blow was applied at 3:21 by the Mediterranean Sea.