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Exclusive-Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say
By Tuvan Gumrukcu, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Guy Faulconbridge TARTOUS, Syria (Reuters) - Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases in the country after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad,
Russia ‘not leaving’ two main bases in Syria
Russia is pulling back its military from northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases, four Syrian officials told Reuters.
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Russian wheat supplies to Syria have been suspended, according to Russian and Syrian sources, as Moscow’s forces appear to be quickly withdrawing from the country.
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Russia repositions troops in Syria, maintains key bases
Russia is withdrawing troops from the front line in northern Syria and from outposts in the Jabal an-Nusayriyya mountains, but it is not leaving its two main bases, Reuters reports. After the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad,
Russia pulls back generals, heavy gear from Syria, keeps bases
In recent days, technology companies and war bloggers have been closely monitoring the movements of Russian troops stationed in Syria. According to numerous reports, Russia is withdrawing generals and heavy equipment from the country,
Russia shuffles forces in Syria, uncertain future for bases
Russia is withdrawing troops from the frontline in northern Syria and from outposts in the Jabal an-Nusayriyya mountains, but it is not abandoning its two main bases, reports Reuters. Following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad,
Russia retains naval base in Syria despite Assad's fall
Russia is pulling back from northern Syria's front lines but not moving its two main bases after Assad's fall, officials said. Footage from Tartous showed camouflaged equipment and ongoing troop activity at the naval base.
Russian military base in Syria bustling as forces pull back
Increased activity has been observed at the Russia's air base in the Syrian port city of Latakia on Saturday (December 14) amid reports Russia is pulling back its military presence. Rachel Graham has more.
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