Russian Warships Vanish From Syria: A Strategic Retreat or a Naval Fiasco?
Satellite imagery reveals the departure of Russian warships from their Tartus, Syria base following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. Initially, several vessels were present, but subsequent images show their absence, raising concerns about Russia’s future military presence in Syria. While some ships briefly returned, they ultimately left again, potentially indicating a strategic withdrawal. This development follows reports of Russian weaponry being airlifted from nearby Khmeimim base, though the Kremlin has not confirmed these actions. The loss of both Tartus and Khmeimim would significantly impact Russia’s military capabilities in the region.
John Q. Hosedrinker