Tag: #Missiles
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Ukraine plane struck by two missiles: NYT
Washington, Jan 15 (AFP/APP): Two Iranian missiles struck down a Ukrainian passenger jet, the New York Times reported Tuesday, posting verified security camera footage showing double projectiles gliding through the sky before hitting their target. The missiles were fired 30 seconds apart and help explain a mystery as to why the plane’s transponder was not…
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Iraq military says no Iraqi casualties as 22 missiles hit bases
Baghdad, Jan 8 (AFP/APP) :A total of 22 missiles struck two bases housing US troops, but there were no Iraqi casualties, the Iraqi military said Wednesday after the overnight attack. “Between 1:45 am and 2:15 am (2245 GMT and 2315 GMT) Iraq was hit by 22 missiles, 17 on the Ain al-Asad air base and…
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Syrian defences fire on ‘hostile missiles’ from Israel: state media
Damascus, Dec 23 (AFP/APP): Syrian air defences on Sunday fired on Israeli missiles, shooting down one that fell outside Damascus, the official Syrian news agency Sana reported. The “hostile missiles came from the Occupied Territories,” Sana said, referring to Israel, adding that one missile came down in Aqraba, a suburb southeast of Damascus. An Israeli…
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Exclusive: Turkey’s Erdogan says to discuss with Trump buying U.S. Patriot missiles
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he will discuss buying U.S. Patriot missiles with President Donald Trump this month, saying his personal bond with the U.S. leader could overcome a crisis caused by Ankara buying Russian air defense systems. Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system in July raised the prospect…