Syria says S-400 system guarantee for its defense

Reported in local media, Mekdad's statements were broadcasted in an interview with Sputnik World.
He underlined the positive steps that Russia took after the criminal actions of the Turkish aircraft after the Russian plane was shot down, and in particular the deployment of the system.

Commenting on how the situation in Syria changed since the start of the Russian operation in September, he stressed that the results are visible throughout this Arab nation.

The biggest achievement is the weakening of the combat capability of DAESH, the Islamic Army and other terrorist groups, he found and added that this is evident in the liberation of several districts in the provinces of Hama, Latakia, Idlib and Aleppo.

Since the deployment of the S-400 Triumph in Syria, the effectiveness of this anti-aircraft missile system has been mentioned in the international media.

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