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 ...
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 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.
Russian presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
5 days ago · HMEIMIM, Syria (AP) — A convoy of Russian military vehicles rolled down the highway towards the Syrian city of Tartus on Monday as soldiers stood guard. Planes periodically descended and rose from Russia’s Hmeimim air base in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia while smoke rose from the base. It was unclear what was burning.
Russia moving equipment at Syrian bases, satellite images show
3 days ago · Russia is moving a large amount of military equipment in Syria, signalling preparations for a partial withdrawal, analysts say. Satellite images reveal a build-up of military vehicles at a Russian ...
Images appear to show Russia dismantling military equipment in Syria
Dec 14, 2024 · Russian army convoys were also seen crossing Syria, suggesting Russia may be preparing for a military drawdown after ally Bashar Al-Assad was overthrown by Syrian rebels last week.
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Dec 13, 2024 · Russian forces appeared to be packing up some military equipment at one of its most critical bases in Syria on Friday, in what could be a prelude to Moscow’s military withdrawal from the country ...
Russian involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
Russia supported the administration of former President Bashar al-Assad of Syria from the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011: politically, with military aid, and (from September 2015 to December 2024) with direct military involvement.
Russian Access to Key Military Bases in Syria Under Threat
Dec 10, 2024 · The fall of Bashar Assad has thrown Russia's military presence in Syria into question. It also poses a threat to Russia's ability to project power throughout the Middle East and beyond.
Russian bases in Syria threatened by insurgent advance, say …
Dec 7, 2024 · Item 1 of 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and then Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu watch servicemen passing by as they visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017.