Russian media is reporting that an arms industry source says Russia has not yet delivered anti-aircraft missiles to Syria and may not do so for several months. The source told the Russian news agency Interfax any delivery of the advanced S-300 air defense system missiles would be made no earlier than September. On Thursday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hinted he had received new weapons from Russia and threatened retaliation against Israel if it carries out future airstrikes on his country. Russia had vowed to proceed with the transfer of anti-aircraft missiles, saying it will help deter foreign involvement in Syria's civil war. In an interview with Lebanon's Al-Manar television, Mr. Assad was vague on whether the new weapons include the S-300 air defense system. "All we have agreed on with Russia will be implemented and some of it has been implemented recently. And we and the Russians continue to implement these contracts."
