Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Summary
Russia sent a military supply convoy to its bases in Syria for the first time since a new agreement was made in August. The deal allows Russia and Syria to use the Tartous port and Hmeimim air base for joint military training while Syria controls civilian activities at these sites.Key Facts
- A Russian convoy with four ships arrived at Tartous port in Syria on September 7.
- The delivery is the first under a new Moscow-Damascus agreement signed in August 2024.
- The deal turns Tartous and Hmeimim into joint training centers for Russia and Syria.
- Syria will manage civilian operations at these military facilities.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian official Ahmed al-Sharaa have ongoing talks about the bases’ future.
- Some Russian ships involved, like the Sparta cargo vessel, are under Western sanctions.
- Russia first entered Syria militarily to support former President Bashar al-Assad during Syria’s civil war.
- Russia is working to maintain its military presence despite changes in Syria’s leadership and ongoing tensions.
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