Israel targeted Russian-made missiles in Syria, US officials say

Reports suggest Israel attacked anti-ship cruise missiles sent to Assad regime near the port of Latakia US officials say Israel targeted advanced anti-ship cruise missiles near Syria's principal port city, Latakia, in an air attack this month, the New York Times reported. The officials say the attack on 5 July near Latakia targeted a type of Russian-made missile called the Yakhont that Russia had sold to the Syrian government, the paper's website reported. Russia is a key political ally and arms...