It is not yet confirmed whether the remaining vessels have also departed, but reports suggest that they may have followed #Yelnya out of #Syria.
Naval analyst #Droxford_Maritime noted that there is a "realistic possibility" that these departures are linked to the deteriorating security situation in #Syria. "Given the military developments on the ground, it seems likely that #Russia is moving its naval assets to safer locations," he commented.
The Russian Navy's base at Tartus in Syria is crucial to its support of the Assad regime, and its ambitions on the world stage. The dramatic shift in the front lines in Syria now puts the base at risk. There are indications that Russia may be evacuating its naval vessels.
#Russia is reportedly evacuating naval ships from #Tartus, #Syria amid rising tensions, – #OSINT analyst #Covert_Shores for #Naval_News
On Monday, the auxiliary ship #Yelnya, a crucial asset to #Russia’s Mediterranean presence, was observed leaving the port.
#Russia has a variety of military vessels stationed in #Tartus. These comprise two Gorskhov class frigates, one Grigorovich class frigate, two auxiliaries, and an Improved-Kilo class submarine.
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