[Regnum] The Russian Defense Ministry made a representation to Israel after the strike carried out near the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. This was stated on November 13 by the Russian President's Special Representative for the Syrian Settlement, Alexander Lavrentyev.
"Israel did indeed carry out one airstrike in the immediate vicinity of Khmeimim. That is, it did not strike directly at the airbase, because this, naturally, would have had very negative consequences, including for Israel," RIA Novosti quoted the diplomat as saying.
He clarified that, according to available information, the strike hit a certain warehouse.
| Oh? Iranian, Syrian, or Hezbollah? |
| Perhaps Russia ought to gently suggest to Iran/Syria/Hezbollah that it would be thoughtful of them to store their IDF-attracting stuff farther away from the delicate Russian army. |
| Sayyida Zeinab is Hezbollah territory, a regular IDF target since Hezbollah reared up on its hind legs to join Hamas in attacking Israel. And now they’re paying for their pleasures. |
In September, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, called on Israel to stop armed provocations against Syria and to refrain from actions that could lead to uncontrolled destabilization of the situation in the Middle East.
The statement by the Foreign Ministry spokesman was preceded by an IDF attack on at least ten sites in several Syrian provinces. According to Al Hadath TV, one of the targets was the Institute for Scientific Research in Hama province, where, according to Israel, weapons for Iranian groups were being manufactured. The strikes resulted in deaths and injuries.