Moscow Evacuates Troops by Air and Sea as Syrian Base Faces Siege
Russia has begun a large-scale pullout from Syria, evacuating troops and equipment to “home” bases. One base is under siege, while Tartus port has been secured by special forces.
Russia has begun a large-scale withdrawal from Syria, using military aircraft and naval vessels to evacuate troops and equipment. The primary route out is via the Khmeimim Airbase to Russian airfields in Ulyanovsk, Chkalovsky, and Privolzhsky, Ukraine’s... moreMoscow Evacuates Troops by Air and Sea as Syrian Base Faces Siege
Russia has begun a large-scale pullout from Syria, evacuating troops and equipment to “home” bases. One base is under siege, while Tartus port has been secured by special forces.
Russia has begun a large-scale withdrawal from Syria, using military aircraft and naval vessels to evacuate troops and equipment. The primary route out is via the Khmeimim Airbase to Russian airfields in Ulyanovsk, Chkalovsky, and Privolzhsky, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Tuesday.
Several An-124 and Il-76MD aircraft, as well as naval vessels, including the cargo ship Sparta II and the landing ship Alexander Shabalin, have been deployed in support of the operation. Other ships, such as the Ivan Gren and Alexander Otrakovsky, have already departed for the Mediterranean.
HUR also added that the “Enemy frigates Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Golovko are also involved in the ‘Syrian Withdrawal’ operation."
