Russia cruise missiles from Caspian Sea strike ISIS in Syria

Four Russian warships in the Caspian Sea Tuesday fired at least 26 cruise missiles against 11 Islamic State targets in Syria, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has just disclosed. For this unprecedented attack, the missiles flew 1,500 kilometers to their targets over Iran and Iraq, after coordination between Moscow and both governments. “All targets were destroyed and no civilians hurt,” the Russian minister said.

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