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Lavrov: Shelling of Russian Embassy in Damascus 'Act of Terror' |
2015-10-15 |
[ALMANAR.LB] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday described the shelling of Moscow's embassy in Damascus as an "act of terror" aimed at intimidating those who support Moscow's bombing campaign in Syria. "It is a clear act of terror meant to scare supporters of fighting terrorism," Lavrov told news hounds in Moscow, after two rockets struck the Russian embassy compound. Nobody was killed during the incident which took place as some 300 people were rallying near the embassy in support of Russia's recent intervention in Syria. Demonstrators had been waving Russian flags and holding up large photographs of Russian President Vladimir Putin ![]() "We are counting on the perpetrators being found and that measures be taken to prevent such acts in the future," Lavrov said, adding Moscow would investigate the incident along with Syrian authorities. Russian late last month launched a bombing campaign in Syria to eliminate all gangs operating against the Syrian government. |
Posted by:Fred |
#4 It seems to me that was a subtle warning to the miscreants that there will be Russian-style consequences for their actions. |
Posted by: trailing wife 2015-10-15 14:12 |
#3 Yeah, well. The Syrian rebels being such lousy shots and all... |
Posted by: Pappy 2015-10-15 11:42 |
#2 Welcome to the real world, Ivan. |
Posted by: Barbara 2015-10-15 11:14 |
#1 I'm sure Russians are terrorized. |
Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2015-10-15 01:45 |