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Last Updated:October 23, 2025, 06:53 IST
President Nicolas Maduro announced Venezuela has 5000 Russian Igla-S missiles deployed in key air defense positions to counter US forces in the Caribbean, according to AFP.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference in Caracas on September 1, 2025. (AFP photo)
President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday stated that Venezuela possesses 5,000 Russian man-portable surface-to-air missiles to counter US forces stationed in the Caribbean.
During a televised ceremony attended by senior military officials, Maduro said that the country has Russian-made short-range missiles known as Igla-S — “no fewer than 5,000 in key air defense positions to ensure peace," news agency AFP reported.
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Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18...
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October 23, 2025, 06:53 IST
News world Maduro Says Venezuela Has 5,000 Russian Missiles To Counter US Amid Rising Tensions
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