Russian naval forces in Syria protected by Bastion-P, S-300, S-400

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu disclosed that Russian naval group in Syria is protected by the Bastion-P mobile coastal defense missile system as well as the S-300 and S-400 air defense missile system.

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“As you know, S-400 system had been deployed [in Syria] a long time ago. In addition, we have deployed the S-300 system to cover the sea, practically reaching the territory of Cyprus,” Shoigu said at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with the ministry’s leadership and defense enterprises.