Might Russia’s S-400 anti-Turkey missiles be deployed in Armenia?

Might Russia’s S-400 anti-Turkey missiles be deployed in Armenia?
October 19, 2012 - 14:00 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is installing an advanced anti-aircraft missile system in its southern military region in reaction to Turkey’s deployment of a NATO missile system, Press TV reported citing the Turkish daily Hurriyet.Russian Col. Igor Gorbul said the army will complete the installation of S-400 anti-aircraft missiles by the end of this year.

Gorbul also stated that the new missiles can destroy ultra-stratospheric and ballistic missiles and all types of airplanes.

NATO’s missile system has been established in Turkey’s East Anatolia region.

The Hurriyet report comes several days after Turkish fighter jets forced a Syrian passenger plane heading to Damascus from Moscow to land in the capital Ankara.

The aircraft carried a group of Russian nationals among the passengers.

Considering the lack of Russia’s land frontier with Turkey, it cannot be ruled out that the missiles will be deployed in the territory of Armenia, where Russia’s 102nd military base is stationed.

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