Russian-run air base in northwestern Syria intercepts 3 unknown targets

DAMASCUS, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Russian-run Hmeimim air base in northwestern Syria on Sunday intercepted three targets over the province of Latakia, the media of the Syrian army and its allies reported.

The three targets were destroyed by the air defenses over the city of Jableh in the countryside of Latakia, with no damage or injuries, said the reports.

The reports, however, provided no details on the nature of the intercepted targets.

Hmeimim air base has been the target of Syrian rebels' drones, which are usually flown from the nearby rebel-held Idlib Province in northwestern Syria.