In Syria, Russia tested more than 320 types of various weapons

As noted by Shoigu, among these weapons were helicopters of the Rostvertol company, which "underwent major changes" during the campaign.

“We have checked more than 320 types of various weapons, including, by the way, your helicopters as well,” the minister said at a meeting with the company's staff.

Speaking about the development of aviation weapons, the head of the Russian Ministry of Defense said that in order to secure equipment and helicopters, in particular, weapons are needed that operate at a greater distance than air defense systems or MANPADS.

“Today we have such weapons.

And this is thanks to the operation in Syria, thanks to you, those who are involved in this, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense distributed a video of flights of MiG-31K fighters in Syria, where the exercises of the Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces began in the Mediterranean Sea.

The aircraft are capable of using the latest Dagger hypersonic missiles.