Satellites detect Russia withdrawing military equipment from base in Syria

Satellite images released by Maxar (USA) show that Russia appears to be withdrawing military equipment from its base in Syria after the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad collapsed over the weekend.

According to Reuters citing images taken on December 13, at least two Antonov An-124s, one of the world's largest transport aircraft, with their noses open at the Hmeimim airbase in the coastal province of Latakia (Syria).

Satellite images show Russian planes, helicopters and military equipment at Khmeimim air base (Syria) on December 9, 2024

"Two An-124 heavy transport aircraft are at the airfield, both with their noses raised and preparing to load equipment or cargo. Nearby, a Ka-52 attack helicopter is being dismantled and possibly prepared for transport while elements of the S-400 air defense unit are also preparing to leave their previous deployment site at the airbase," Maxar said.

As for Russia's naval base at Tartous, Russia's only repair and resupply hub in the Mediterranean, Maxar said: "It has remained largely unchanged since the December 10 photo, with two destroyers still observed off Tartous."

Satellite image shows Russian naval base in Tartus (Syria) on December 5, 2024

Channel 4 (UK) reported that they saw a convoy of more than 150 Russian military vehicles moving along a road. According to Channel 4, the Russian army was moving in an orderly manner and it seemed that an agreement had been signed to allow Moscow to withdraw from Syria in an organized manner.

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Russia has not commented on the new information. Russia, which has been an ally of President Assad's government for decades, is said to be trying to reach an agreement with the Syrian opposition to ensure the safety of the bases. The Kremlin said its focus since the fall of President Assad's government has been to ensure the security of military bases and diplomatic missions in Syria.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ve-tinh-phat-hien-nga-rut-thiet-bi-quan-su-tai-can-cu-o-syria-185241214075037873.htm