Armed Terrorists Receive US-Made Missiles in Syria

An armed group official confirmed Tuesday that Syrian armed groups received at least 20 US-made TOW anti-tank missiles from a “Western source.”

“‘Moderate’, well-organized fighters from the “Hazm” movement have for the first time received more than 20 TOW anti-tank missiles from a Western source,” the source said on condition of anonymity, and without specifying who had supplied the rockets.

The Hazm movement is part of the so-called “Free Syrian Army”.

“More have been promised should it be proven that the missiles are being used in an effective way,” the source said.
“Dozens of fighters have been trained with international assistance in the use of these missiles,” the militant said, adding that the weapons have been used in flashpoint areas of Idlib, Aleppo and Latakia provinces in the north.

Amateur video distributed by the opposition Masarat media network showed armed men unpacking, loading and firing several missiles at unnamed locations in the Syrian countryside.
“Most of the targets were tanks,” said the insurgent, adding that “the 20 missiles have been used 100 percent effectively, always hitting their targets.”

“The international community needs to help stop Al-Assad’s army and. We are calling for anti-aircraft weapons to be shipped over,” opposition so-called “National Coalition member” Louay Muqdad calimed Tuesday.