Russian frigate fired cruise missiles at Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria's Deir al-Zour on Tuesday and destroyed IS command and communication posts. (AFP Photo)

DAMASCUS, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- A Russian frigate fired cruise missiles at Islamic State (IS) targets near the Syrian city of Deir al-Zour on Tuesday and destroyed IS command, local media reported on Tuesday.

The frigate Admiral Essen fired Kalibr cruise missiles at Islamic State (IS) targets near the Syrian city of Deir al-Zour and destroyed IS command and communications posts, the report said.

The missile attack by Russian frigate Admiral Essen aimed to help a Syrian army offensive in the area, the report cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying.

The strike, which was launched from the Mediterranean, destroyed command and communications posts, as well as ammunition depots, a facility to repair armoured vehicles, and a large group of militants, the report said.