The satellite images of the Syrian bases were said to have been taken in
March. One of the largest missile bases, surrounded by hills 400 meters
high, was reported near Adra, about 25 kilometers northeast of Damascus.
Israeli analysts said the Google Earth images confirm reports of a
Syrian missile buildup as well as training of Hizbullah. The images show
what appears to be Scud B, the medium-range Scud C as well as a mobile
launcher at Adra, a base that includes concrete tunnels.
Scud B was said to have a range of 300 kilometers. Scud C's range was
reported at 550 kilometers.
Israeli and Arab media reports assert that Syria was providing Hizbullah
with Scuds as well as the M-600 rocket. The M-600 was said to have a range
of 300 kilometers.
Adra was identified as a key Syrian supply base for Hizbullah. Western
intelligence sources said Iran deployed scores of military personnel at Adra
to facilitate the flow of missiles and rockets to Hizbullah bases in
Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
"The long-range missiles Syria recently gave to Hizbullah are just the
tip of the iceberg," Israeli Brig. Gen. Yossi Baidatz, the head of military
intelligence's research division, said in mid-2010. "Hizbullah already has
thousands of rockets of all kinds and all ranges."