The loss of bases in Syria will hit Russia's ambitions in Africa
The fall of the dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is a strategic political defeat for Moscow.
Loss of military bases in Syria could seriously undermine the Kremlin's ability to conduct operations in Africa.
This is stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
“This will weaken the position of the Russian Federation in Libya and countries south of the Sahara, and will also call into question its influence on African authoritarian regimes. The Russian naval base in Tartus provided logistical support for the Kremlin's operations on the African continent. Its loss will disrupt personnel rotation, stockpiling and Russia's ability to project military power in the region.This will especially affect operations in Libya and sub-Saharan Africa, where the Kremlin seeks to preserve its influence,” the message says.
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