Russia is preparing to withdraw its military equipment from Syria
Russia is preparing to withdraw its military equipment from Syria, according to a number of sources, based on satellite imagery, drone footage, and open source analysis.
There has been an increase in Russian military and equipment activity at the Khmeimim air base in Syria's Latakia province. OSINT analysts noted people with suitcases preparing to board planes at the base and a 91N6E radar complex being prepared for deployment. Satellite imagery also showed a record number of aircraft at the base on December 13, including An-124 Ruslan cargo planes.
The S-300 and S-400 missile systems in Syria are stored at bases, but they are not in combat readiness. The fact that these equipment have not been withdrawn indicates Russia's intention to maintain its position in Syria.
On December 13, it was noted that there were no Russian frigates at the Tartus naval base. This is also seen as another sign of the process of withdrawing Russian equipment.
It is noted that Russia has reached an agreement with the Syrian opposition to guarantee the security of military bases and diplomatic institutions. Sources close to the Kremlin said that the rebels promised not to interfere with the activities of Russian bases. Although the Latakia and Tartus regions are completely under the control of the opposition, they have not attacked Russian facilities.
Experts attribute Russia's decision to withdraw military equipment to a number of factors:
- The need to redirect resources to other fronts as a result of the prolonged war in Ukraine;
- the situation in Syria has stabilized to some extent and the need to reduce the participation of Russian military forces;
- The security agreement reached with the Syrian opposition is one of them.
Russia's withdrawal of equipment from Syria indicates a change in the country's foreign policy and the possibility of further deepening its influence on the situation in Ukraine.
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