Syrian air defenses have reportedly been engaging missiles targeting the city, which is is also the home of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base.

Update: A Large number of missiles have been hitting several Syrian provinces

The missiles reportedly also struck the cities of Baniyas, Tartous, and Homs.

The attack comes just hours after Russia and Turkey negotiated a partial demilitarization of the Idlib province, which is the last remaining stronghold of anti-government terrorists, including the Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, better known as the Jabhat Al-Nusra.

RT reports: According to the state SANA news agency, the attack targeted the Technical Industries Agency headquarters in Latakia, owned by the Syrian military. Reports from the area refer to “powerful explosions” heard in the city. According to Syrian military sources, the strikes also targeted a power station and an aluminum factory.

The attack began around 10 pm local time. Photos posted on social media show tracers and missile plumes streaking across the night sky above Latakia, as well as several explosions.

Sky over Latakia earlier tonight. pic.twitter.com/PbOVmUKrXl

— Aldin