Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
1 day ago · Syria once served three goals for Russia. After Mr. Putin decided to intervene militarily in Syria in 2015, the Russians built an air force base at Hmeimim, near the northern city of Latakia, and ...
Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US …
5 days ago · Russia has begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment and troops from Syria following the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, according to two US officials and a western ...
Russian involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
BBC commented that Russia expects only one of two outcomes to take place in the Syrian civil war: either Assad stays in power, ensuring their stronghold influence in the middle east region, or, radical Islamists take over, creating a terror threat for Russia.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after …
2 days ago · Conflicts and deals. Russia and Turkey backed opposing sides in Syria’s civil war that started in 2011, putting them on a collision course. Tensions spiraled when a Turkish fighter jet shot down a Russian warplane near the Turkey-Syria border in November 2015, soon after Moscow launched its air campaign to support Assad.
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
On 30 September 2015, Russia launched a military intervention in Syria after a request by the government of Bashar al-Assad for military support in its fight against the Syrian opposition and Islamic State (IS) in the Syrian civil war.
What happened in Syria’s civil war, who took over and what’s
Dec 9, 2024 · Syrian and Russian jets targeted rebels in Aleppo and Idlib but opposition forces seized a second major city of Hama and quickly advanced on Homs – the gateway to the capital Damascus.
Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military - The …
5 days ago · The silence underscores the uncertainty surrounding the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria — and the overwhelming priority for the Kremlin that the war in Ukraine has become.
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins ...
Dec 2, 2024 · Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says
Dec 9, 2024 · President Bashar al-Assad landed in Russia, according to state media outlets there and two Iranian officials, after fleeing the country as rebels took control of Syria’s capital.
More Russian strikes as Syrian rebels advance after taking Aleppo …
Dec 1, 2024 · Russian strikes hit Aleppo for the first time since 2016 on Saturday as rebel fighters swept into Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, the observers said. The Russian air force played a...