Russian Navy launches missile attack against ISIS forces

Russian warships have fired on ISIS targets in Syria, destroying weapons and ammunitions depots.

Six cruise missiles were launched from two Russian frigates and a submarine from the Mediterranean Sea, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Friday, CNN reports.

It did not confirm when the missiles were fired.

Turkey and Israel were reportedly informed before the attack - which was launched on various ISIS controlled command areas.

The ministry made no mention of the US also being kept apprised of the military operation.

It follows the downing of a Syrian jet by a US warplane.

The attack on the Syrian fighter resulted in the suspension of the de-confliction hotline between Russian and the US.

Russia has stated its airstrikes may have killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghadi, however, US officials told CNN that claim was not confirmed.