The Syrian armed forces have been conducting
large-scale maneuvers to test their combat capability and readiness, Syrian
state media report.
The exercises showed Syria was able to defend its shores against
any possible aggression, according to state-run news agency Sana.
Tensions along the border with Turkey have been raised after
Syria shot down a Turkish fighter jet last month. Meanwhile President Assad has
accused the US of trying to destabilise Syria. He said in an interview with
German broadcaster ARD that the US was part of the conflict and was giving
political support to gangs trying to destabilise his country.
The remarks were provided by the station ahead of the
transmission of the interview later on Sunday.
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