Syria, Russia and Assad

We compared satellite images of Russia's naval base in Syria before and after Assad's fall. The warships are missing.
Russian warships could be seen at a naval facility in Tartus earlier this month, but on Monday, they were gone.
Russia Pushed Assad to Flee Syria After Concluding He’d Lost War
With Syrian opposition forces advancing rapidly toward the capital, Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad’s fate lay in Russia’s hands as his army melted away.
Fall of Assad puts Russia’s large military footprint in Syria at risk
The Russian military sites in Syria include a naval port on the Mediterranean Sea to berth submarines and an airfield to project power across the Middle East and Africa. But after rebels ousted Kremlin-backed President Bashar al-Assad, the future of these installations is uncertain.
Here's what we're seeing Russia's warships and aircraft doing in new satellite images of Syria amid regime change
The sudden collapse of the Assad government has raised questions about the future of Russia's military footprint in Syria.
From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences
Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.
Satellite photos show Russian navy retreat from Syrian base after Assad's fall
Follow the latest on Syria Russia appears to have started pulling its forces from its naval base in Syria following the fall of the government of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad at the weekend, satellite imagery suggests.
Satellite images show Russian forces still at Syrian air base, navy anchored offshore
Syrian rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have rapidly taken control of the whole country in only 11 days, but they are treading cautiously when it comes to the naval and airports under Russian control.
Map Shows Syria's Critical Role for Russia's Africa Operations
Russia potentially losing bases in Syria would significantly affect Russia's ability to operate in Africa, said the ISW think ...
If Russia tried to withdraw from Syria, it'd be 'obvious,' a senior analyst says
While satellite images show that Russian warships have left Tartus naval base, aircraft and gear at the Khmeimim air base ...
Syria Events Show Risks for Countries Relying on Russia, Says German Minister
As part of a U.S.-led coalition of some 70 countries, Germany has had troops in Iraq since 2015 to assist local forces trying ...
Syria's Assad is in Russia, Putin's deputy foreign minister confirms to NBC News
The former president “is secured, and it shows that Russia acts as required in such an extraordinary situation,” Sergei ...
Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Imperial Ambitions
Our columnists write how the house of cards that Vladimir Putin has so carefully stacked is folding before our eyes ...
Syria live updates: IDF operating mission in Syria, beyond buffer zone
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick ...
Russia's access to key military bases in Syria hangs in the balance, threatening its role in the region
The downfall of Bashar Assad in Syria is a blow to Russian influence in the Middle East, likely impacting its access to key ...