Russian arms ship to resume journey to Syria

Updated 26 minutes ago

Interfax reports that a ship carrying Russian helicopters to Syria, which turned back after its insurance was cut, is expected to resume its journey accompanied by at least one other vessel.

"A military-diplomatic source in Moscow told Interfax that (the ship) will go from Murmansk to Syria. According to his information the ship should travel under escort," the news agency reported.

The Alaed entered the Russian port of Murmansk on Sunday to change its flag to the Russian Standard.


The ship which entered the
Russian port of Murmansk yesterday to change its flag to the Russian Standard, will not be accompanied by military vessels.


The report did not say how the ship had resolved its insurance problems or what difference the flag change would make.

United States officials called the shipments reprehensible and the Arab League has said they should be stopped.


Russia acknowledged on Thursday it was trying to send repaired combat helicopters - not new equipment - to Syria.

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