Russia has launched missiles at Isis targets in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, as Moscow’s campaign in the war-torn country escalates.
The Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told Russian media 26 missile strikes were launched this morning from four warships, destroying all 11 intended targets.
Mr Shoigu said no strikes were targeted at civilian areas.
The announcement came as Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu claimed only two out of 57 Russian air strikes in Syria hit Isis targets.
The rest he says, targeted ‘moderate opposition groups’, according to the Daily Sabah.
The Caspian Sea lies between countries including Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran. The missiles flew approximately 1,500km before reaching their targets, reports Russia Today.
Moscow unexpectedly started an air campaign in Syria in late September, assuring that it would target Isis. However, it is feared that the Russian military is also attack groups opposed to its beleagured ally Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
More to follow.
Additional reporting by Associated Press.
