Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
6 days 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 …
Dec 16, 2024 · 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...
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 presence in Syria remains. But it's unclear for how long
Dec 16, 2024 · Satellite images released by Maxar Technologies on Friday show what appear to be cargo planes at a Russian military airfield in Syria with their nose cones opened to receive heavy equipment, along with helicopters being dismantled and prepared for transport.
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia is reported to be withdrawing (since May) its troops from Syria as reinforcements to its dwindling forces in Ukraine; according to Moscow Times (16 September 2022), the re-deployment of Russia's last reserves in Syria is under way.
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Dec 13, 2024 · Russia’s ties to Syria have roots in the Soviet Union’s support of Mr. al-Assad’s father, President Hafez al-Assad, in the 1970s. Most recently, it intervened in Syria’s civil war with ...
Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after ... - CNN
Dec 1, 2024 · Syrian and Russian jets are stepping up strikes on opposition forces in northern Syria in retaliation for the sudden offensive that has cost the autocratic regime control of the country’s...
Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says
Dec 9, 2024 · President Bashar al-Assad of Syria arrived in Russia on Sunday evening after fleeing his country, according to Russian state media and two Iranian officials. It was a stunning fall for the...
Syria's civil war reignites in dramatic fashion as Russia joins ...
Dec 2, 2024 · The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids Monday on areas that Islamist-led rebels seized control of over the weekend. The strikes were a response to a...
Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
Dec 14, 2024 · The Kremlin has said Russia is in discussions with the new rulers of Syria over the bases. Russia's defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment on Reuters reporting.