The situation in Syria – Russian ships disappeared from the base in Tartus (photo) – UNIAN
Some ships have still returned, but as of now there are no warships moored.
Russian warships have disappeared from its base in Syria a day after rebel forces ousted longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad from the country. This is evidenced by new satellite images obtained by Business Insider.
The disappearance of ships from the naval base in Tartus could be a signal of weakening Russian influence in the region. This facility was Moscow's only naval base outside the post-Soviet space. It provides access to a warm port on the Mediterranean Sea and serves as a key point for the projection of power in the region. Together with the air base in Khmeimim, these facilities became the basis of Moscow’s military campaign in Syria.
During the civil war, Russia…
