Russia Dismantles Its Military Equipment in Syria in Preparation for Transfer to Libya
December 14, 2024, 11:04 am

Russia Dismantles Its Military Equipment in Syria in Preparation for Transfer to Libya

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Russia has begun the process of dismantling its military equipment in Syria, according to a report published by the Washington Post, based on recent satellite images showing these movements.

The report indicated that the equipment being dismantled includes helicopters and advanced air defense systems such as the "S-400," which are ready to be transported back to Russian territory.

In a related context, activists have observed the withdrawal of several Russian military convoys from the capital, Damascus, and its suburbs towards the Syrian coastline, reflecting significant changes in the Russian military presence in the region.

The German news agency confirmed, based on an internal memorandum from the German Defense Ministry, that Russia plans to completely evacuate its military bases from Syria. According to the document, a Russian naval unit stationed in the Mediterranean has left the port of Tartus, which is considered a strategic naval base for Moscow.

Regarding security guarantees, the memorandum reported that statements from the new Syrian authorities may be limited to the withdrawal of Russian forces without any facilitation for a long-term presence.

Russia is currently using the military airport in Latakia (Khmeimim) and the port of Tartus to support its logistical operations in North Africa, particularly in Libya. The memorandum warned that losing the Latakia airport could disrupt air transport operations from Russia to Libya, making it difficult to transport large quantities of heavy materials without interruption, unless they obtain air transit permits from Turkey.

The steps to dismantle military equipment reflect a potential shift in Russian strategies in the Middle East, and this decision is expected to have significant implications for Russian influence in Syria and its operations in North Africa.

Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, has indicated that Russia seeks to maintain its military bases in Syria, specifically the Tartus naval base and the Khmeimim airbase near Latakia, affirming that the presence of Russian forces aims to continue the "fight against international terrorism."

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