There are rumors among Russian soldiers that Moscow she agreed to keep hers presence in Syrian bases in Tartus and Humaymimnumbering up to three thousand soldiers, reports Ukrainian intelligence (HUR).
“These bases, as well as Russian ships in the region, have reported problems with drinking water and food“- we read in the HUR statement.
Syria: Russia is running out of food and water. They are waiting for delivery
According to intelligence Ukrainy Russian soldiers who stayed in the rebellion Syriaare currently waiting for the military transport planes involved in the evacuation. The machines are supposed to provide them with the supplies they need. According to HUR, they were planned for Saturday two flights of An-124 “Ruslan” and two Il-76 aircraft from Chkalovsk to the base in Humaymi.
The regime of Bashar al-Assadwhich ruled Syria for 24 years, fell after a 12-day offensive by rebels led by the HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) militant group. On Sunday, December 8, the dictator's opponents captured the capital of the country, Damascusand earlier they liberated, among others, Aleppo.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, the loss of military bases in Syria could be serious weaken the ability The Kremlinand to conduct operations in Africa. According to experts, this will damage the position Russia w Libya and sub-Saharan Africa, and will undermine its influence on African authoritarian regimes.
The fate of Russian bases in Syria hangs in the balance
Moscow has actively supported the Assad regime for years. A few days ago, the Kremlin confirmed that the deposed dictator and his family are in Moscow, and Russia has granted them asylum.
Ukrainian intelligence previously reported that the Russians, using ships and transport planes, were transporting the remains of troops, weapons and equipment and they return from Syria to Russia.
On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Russia is close to an agreement with Syria's new leaders regarding Moscow's retention of the base in the sea port in the city of Tartus and the Humayim air base. The Kremlin previously said that Russia was not withdrawing its contingent and that talks on this matter were still ongoing.
Source: Ukrainian Truth