List of Weaponry Found on the “Victoria”
Posted on March 16, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces
http://idfspokesperson.com/2011/03/16/list-of-weaponry-found-on-the-victoria/
Below is a preliminary list of weaponry and weaponry systems discovered and
unloaded this morning at the Ashdod Port hidden in the cargo of the
“Victoria” vessel.
* 230 mortar shells, 120 mm
* 2,270 mortar shells, 60 mm
* 6 C-704 anti-ship missiles
* 2 radar systems manufactured in England
* 2 launchers
* 2 hydraulic mounting cranes for radar system
* 66,960 bullets for the Kalashnikov, 7.62 millimeter
It is important to note that the C-704 shore-to-sea missiles have a range of
35 kilometers and according to assessments, their intended destination to
the Gaza Strip would have constituted a significant gain in the weapons
capabilities of terror organizations operating there.
The identification document for the anti-ship missiles was in Persian and
contained emblems of the Iranian government throughout. In addition, the
ship left from the Syrian port of Lattakia before stopping in Turkey to make
its way to Egypt. To the IDF’s understanding, Egypt and Turkey had no prior
knowledge of the weaponry.
This incident further demonstrates Iranian and Syrian involvement in
strengthening and arming terror organizations in the Gaza Strip and
elsewhere.
Posted on March 16, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces
http://idfspokesperson.com/2011/03/16/list-of-weaponry-found-on-the-victoria/
Below is a preliminary list of weaponry and weaponry systems discovered and
unloaded this morning at the Ashdod Port hidden in the cargo of the
“Victoria” vessel.
* 230 mortar shells, 120 mm
* 2,270 mortar shells, 60 mm
* 6 C-704 anti-ship missiles
* 2 radar systems manufactured in England
* 2 launchers
* 2 hydraulic mounting cranes for radar system
* 66,960 bullets for the Kalashnikov, 7.62 millimeter
It is important to note that the C-704 shore-to-sea missiles have a range of
35 kilometers and according to assessments, their intended destination to
the Gaza Strip would have constituted a significant gain in the weapons
capabilities of terror organizations operating there.
The identification document for the anti-ship missiles was in Persian and
contained emblems of the Iranian government throughout. In addition, the
ship left from the Syrian port of Lattakia before stopping in Turkey to make
its way to Egypt. To the IDF’s understanding, Egypt and Turkey had no prior
knowledge of the weaponry.
This incident further demonstrates Iranian and Syrian involvement in
strengthening and arming terror organizations in the Gaza Strip and
elsewhere.
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