Commander: Russian ballistic missile lights up sky of Iranian cities

Around 17:00 PM on Tuesday, the reports indicated that people in various border regions observed light of missile in the Iranian sky, he said.

The investigations indicate that the missile belonged to Russian ballistic missile test fire within reach of 1,000 kilometers which had been launched from north of Caspian Sea to a region in Kazakhstan, he said.

The missile did not enter Iran's territory, but its light could be observed in various cities such as Birjand, Tabas, Yazd, Arak, Shiraz and Tehran.

During Russian missile test fire some 119 airplanes were flying over Iran's sky, he said.

Iran's air defense system is vigilant and closely monitors all movements, he said.

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