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| Russian warships leave Syria’s key naval base | |
| 2024-12-04 | |
| by Dylan Malyasov Russia appears to be withdrawing key naval assets from its strategic Mediterranean base at Tartus, Syria. On December 2, 2024, the Russian auxiliary ship Yelnya departed from Tartus, with reports indicating that two frigates, another auxiliary vessel, and a submarine have also left the port. The move comes amidst rapid changes in the Syrian Civil War. Forces opposing the Assad regime, a long-standing Russian ally, have gained momentum and are advancing toward Damascus. While Moscow has not officially commented on the redeployment, analysts suggest the withdrawal may reflect growing concerns about the stability of the Assad government and the security of Russian military assets. Naval analyst Droxford Maritime remarked on social media platform X, “There is a realistic possibility that this movement is directly tied to the deteriorating situation in Syria.” He highlighted the importance of Yelnya, a Project 160 Altay-class oiler, noting that it plays a critical role in sustaining Russia’s Mediterranean operations. Read the rest at the link
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| Posted by:badanov |
| #1 Even the tugs... |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2024-12-04 09:13 |