Russia warns US against missile, air strikes on Syrian troops: "We will have no time to make inquiries"

BELGRADE - Any missile or air strikes on the territory under control of the Syrian government will pose an obvious threat to the Russian military, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told a briefing on Thursday in comments on western media reports about possible strikes on Syrian troops, TASS reports.

"Most officers of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties currently work 'on the ground,' delivering humanitarian aid and conducting negotiations with heads of settlements and armed groups in most Syrian provinces," he reminded.

"That is why any missile or air strikes on the territory under control of the Syrian government, will create an obvious threat for Russian military. And finally, I draw attention of 'hotheads' that after a strike on Syrian troops in Deir ez-Sor by planes of the coalition on September 17, we have taken all...