Moscow takes note of U.S. missile defense in Poland, Romania in its military planning - Ryabkov

MOSCOW. Aug 1 (Interfax) - Russia takes note of U.S. missile defense facilities in Poland and Romania, as well as of U.S. munition depots in Europe in its military planning, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with Interfax.

"As for specifics of military planning and allocation of targets, the issue is not subject to public debate by definition. We believe that the facility in Romania, just like the unfinished site in Poland, is technically designed to launch both interceptor missiles and attack cruise missiles, i.e. cruise missiles aimed at ground targets. So, this element is taken into account in our planning," Ryabkov said.

"No doubt, depots storing particular kinds of ammunition are another issue considered by planners. We understand the other side is acting likewise in our case, applicably to our, Russian, facilities," he said.