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General Category => World News => Topic started by: ABX on September 07, 2013, 01:59:45 am

Title: Another Russian warship heads for Syria
Post by: ABX on September 07, 2013, 01:59:45 am

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Russian Navy spokesmen said Friday that the fleet building up in the Mediterranean can answer any development after the Smetlivy guided missile destroyer set sail for the Mediterranean. DEBKAfile: Since Wednesday, Moscow has reported six warships have been sent out to reinforce the Russian fleet on hand opposite Syria.

 
http://www.debka.com/newsupdate/5639/

(http://www.worldtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/smetlivy.jpg)

Title: Re: Another Russian warship heads for Syria
Post by: Oceander on September 07, 2013, 02:01:25 am

That's a whole lotta ships; put that many in a relatively small bathtub with all the US ships and you've a recipe for a really nasty brew.

Title: Re: Another Russian warship heads for Syria
Post by: flowers on September 07, 2013, 03:54:42 pm

I read debka reported a Chinese ship is on the way to Syria as well. Anyone else see that? I didn't post because...well it is debka.   

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