Russia ‘not leaving’ 2 main bases in Syria

Exclusive: Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
The Tartous naval base is its only Mediterranean repair and resupply hub, and Hmeimim is a major staging post for military and mercenary activity in Africa.
Russia ‘not leaving’ two main bases in Syria
Russia is pulling back its military from northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases, four Syrian officials told Reuters.
Russia ‘close to agreeing deal with Syria rebels to keep military bases’
Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military bases in the country.
Russia Nears Deal With New Syria Leaders to Keep Army Bases
Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia packs up military assets in Syria; future of bases unclear
Russia used the air base in Hmeimim and naval base at Tartus to support Bashar al-Assad in Syria’s 13-year civil war. But now, Assad is gone.
Russia appears to pull back its forces in Syria
Satellite imagery and Ukrainian intelligence suggest activity consistent with drawdown at Moscow’s key air base
Russia shuffles forces in Syria, uncertain future for bases
Russia is withdrawing troops from the frontline in northern Syria and from outposts in the Jabal an-Nusayriyya mountains, but it is not abandoning its two main bases, reports Reuters. Following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad,
Russia retains naval base in Syria despite Assad's fall
Russia is pulling back from northern Syria's front lines but not moving its two main bases after Assad's fall, officials said. Footage from Tartous showed camouflaged equipment and ongoing troop activity at the naval base.
Russian military base in Syria bustling as forces pull back
Increased activity has been observed at the Russia's air base in the Syrian port city of Latakia on Saturday (December 14) amid reports Russia is pulling back its military presence. Rachel Graham has more.
Russia prepares to withdraw troops from destabilised Syria
Russian soldiers are likely preparing to evacuate their military bases in Syria, according to satellite data from Maxar Technologies. American company Maxar Technologies, specialising in satellite photography,
Images Suggest Russia Is Packing Up Equipment in Syria
Satellite images reveal military movements that could be a possible prelude to Moscow’s withdrawal. An American found in ...
Live Briefing: Russia packing up military equipment in Syria, satellite imagery shows
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If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
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‘A major withdrawal’: Retired lieutenant general on Russia’s exit from Syria
Retired lieutenant general Mark Hertling weighs in on Russia’s withdrawal from Syria with CNN’s Erin Burnett.
Map Shows Syria's Critical Role for Russia's Africa Operations
Russia potentially losing bases in Syria would significantly affect Russia's ability to operate in Africa, said the ISW think ...
Here's what we're seeing Russia's warships and aircraft doing in new satellite images of Syria amid regime change
The sudden collapse of the Assad government has raised questions about the future of Russia's military footprint in Syria.