Analysts say the government of President Bashar al-Assad maintains up to 400 of the short- and medium-range Russian-developed Scud missiles . NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NATO chief describes Syria 's launch of the missiles as `` an act of a desperate regime '' Development highlights the need for a protection plan for Turkey , NATO says . Scud missiles were fired from Damascus toward Aleppo , a Turkish official says .
NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NATO chief describes Syria 's launch of the missiles as `` an act of a desperate regime '' Development highlights the need for a protection plan for Turkey , NATO says . Scud missiles were fired from Damascus toward Aleppo , a Turkish official says .