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| Peres: Hizbullah used Russian-made weapons |
| 2006-09-07 |
| Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres said in an interview broadcast Wednesday that Hizbullah militants had used Russian-made weapons against Israel during the fighting in south Lebanon, despite Russian officials' claims to the contrary. Peres told Ekho Moskvy radio that Israeli authorities were aware that Russia had asked Syria to explain how the weapons had gotten into the hands of Hizbullah. "We saw these weapons, they had certain markings," Peres said. "As far as we know, the Russians demanded explanations from Syria." Israeli officials said last month that a senior delegation went to Moscow to complain that Russian-made anti-tank missiles were used by Hizbullah guerrillas in their 34-day conflict with Israeli forces in Lebanon. They said that Iran and Syria passed the anti-tank missiles to Lebanon-based Hezbollah after buying them from Russia. The Fagot and Kornet anti-tank missiles proved to be one of Hizbullah's most-effective weapons in combat, killing many of the 118 Israeli soldiers who died in the clashes. Russian officials have rejected the allegations, saying that Moscow has maintained strict controls over its weapons sales to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #7 "Hizbullah used Russian-made weapons" Hell, just about every dictator and general bad guy in the world uses Russian-made weapons. It's Russia's biggest cash crop. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2006-09-07 20:08 |
| #6 Russian officials have rejected the allegations, saying that Moscow has maintained strict controls over its weapons sales to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Israel will be terribly surprized when these weapons surface in the hands of Chechen "bandits". |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-09-07 11:25 |
| #5 My guess would be from Lebanese Army stocks. Since the Israelis have the missiles, a serial number check will confirm. |
| Posted by: ed 2006-09-07 10:59 |
| #4 I also recall seeing some pictures of US TOW missiles that the hezzies were using. No, not old Iranian surplus, but rather new, 2001 manufacture dates on them. Haven't seen much about that. Anyone heard where they came from? |
| Posted by: Bama Marine 2006-09-07 10:06 |
| #3 KLA used US-made weapons... |
| Posted by: Matt K. 2006-09-07 03:55 |
| #2 If I remember right, a few weeks ago Russia asked for proof. Well, there you go. If they were planning on saying anything what they just did anyway, why bother asking for proof? Stalling tactics ==> They knew it all along. |
| Posted by: gorb 2006-09-07 03:05 |
| #1 Geez, for as old as Peres is, you woulda thought he wouldn't fall for the old Ruskie line (we're shocked, how'd those weapons get over there?) |
| Posted by: Captain America 2006-09-07 01:03 |