Iran has sent Russia more than 200 Fath-300 ballistic missiles, capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 112 kilometres, The Times reported, citing a source.
The cargo was delivered on Wednesday by ship via the Caspian Sea, the source said. According to him, Iranian instructors will train Russian servicemen in missile control at the Ashaluk training ground in the Astrakhan region.
“This could have a real impact on the course of hostilities in eastern Donbass. These are tactical missiles with a range of up to 120 km, so they will be used primarily for tactical purposes, but the Russians could still use them to attack cities such as Kharkov and Sumy, as well as the rear of the Ukrainian army in the Donbass and the Dnieper. — says a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy Nadimi Farzincited by the publication “País”.
These missiles, according to Nadimi, could pave the way for the supply of longer-range Iranian missiles capable of traveling more than 500 km.
“They will be able to hit targets in western Ukraine,” the expert believes.
as it was transmitted EADailyIran’s position on the conflict in Ukraine remains unchanged, with Tehran refraining from providing military assistance to any of the sides, the country’s permanent mission to the UN said, CNN reported.
The diplomatic mission commented on the information from the TV channel’s sources that the Iranian side recently transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in combat operations in Ukraine.
“Iran considers it inhumane to provide military assistance to the parties involved in the conflict, which leads to an increase in casualties, the destruction of infrastructure and a distancing from ceasefire negotiations,” the permanent mission said in a statement.
Recall that Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, The Wall Street Journal wrote the day before, citing unnamed US and European officials.
Washington has informed its allies about Tehran’s move in recent days, sources told the WSJ. The exact type and number of missiles transferred to Moscow have not been specified, the publication notes.
