Russia's FSMTC confirms completion of first stage of S-400 supply to Turkey

MOSCOW. July 25 (Interfax) - The first stage of the delivery of S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems to Turkey has been completed, the press service of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) told Interfax on Thursday.

"The Russian side has completed the first stage of the supply of S-400 systems to Turkey. The rest will be delivered in line with the schedule approved by the sides," the press service said.

FSMTC head Dmitry Shugayev said on July 23 that the first stage of supplies of S-400 systems to Turkey would be completed this week.