Syria, Russia and Tartus

Satellite images reveal Russia removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port, Radio Liberty says
Satellite images of the Tartus port in Syria have revealed that between 18 and 27 January, the Russian forces began transporting military equipment collected at the port onto ships operated by Russia's Ministry of Defence.
Russian Withdrawal From Prized Syrian Naval Base Now Underway
Satellite imagery shows clear indications that Russia’s increasingly anticipated withdrawal of forces from its Tartus naval base in Syria has finally started. Complete loss of access to the facility,
Syrian authorities terminate agreement with Russian company to manage Tartus port, site of Russian military base
Syria’s new authorities have terminated an agreement with Russia’s Stroytransgaz to manage the Tartus port, Kommersant reports.
Russia withdrawing from Syria’s Tartus — satellite imagery
The images confirm the withdrawal of Russian military equipment from Tartus port. They show the loading of military equipment onto the cargo ships Sparta and Sparta II, operated by the logistical arm of Russia’s Defense Ministry.
BBC: Russia Withdrawing Troops From Syria
Judging by satellite images, two Russian ships of Sparta and Sparta II have docked near the Russian naval base in Syria's Tartus. According to experts, this could mean that the evacuation of the Russian contingent, which had been expected, has finally begun, BBC reported.
Syria canceled the investment agreement with Russia on the port of Tartus
The new Syrian authorities have canceled an investment agreement with a Russian company on the management of the port of Tartus on The Mediterranean Sea, the director of Tartus Customs, Riyad Judy, told Al-Watan.
Syria Terminates Agreement with Russia to Manage Tartus Port
The Syrian government has reportedly terminated an agreement with Russian company Stroytransgaz, ending its management of the Tartus seaport.
Russian ships circle off Syria’s coast as Tartus port access denied
Syria has reopened the port of Tartus to civilian commercial ships but continues to ban Russian warships, Crimean Wind reported on Telegram on Jan. 19.
Syria Cancels Port Management Contract With Russian Firm, Sources Say
Semi-official Syrian newspaper Al-Watan on Thursday quoted the head of Tartous customs, Riad Joudy, as saying that the investment contract had been annulled after the Russian firm, STG Stroytransgaz,
Russian ships return to Syrian base ahead of expected withdrawal
Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.
Russia's retreat: Strained exit from Syria's Tartus port
Assad, the Russian-backed dictator of Syria, has led to Russia needing to evacuate its military presence from the country. To achieve this, in addition to airlifting the most valuable equipment, Russia has dispatched ships to Syria to remove the remaining assets.
Syria Deals Blow to Putin's Fleet in Mediterranean
Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus ...
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Russia’s Mediterranean Fleet Is in Big Trouble
It is possible Russia could deploy its nuclear-powered submarines to the Mediterranean, but that is unlikely. The waters are ...
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Russian cargo ship Sparta II docks in Syria after weeks drifting at sea, tracking data shows
The Sparta II, a Russian cargo ship under U.S. sanctions, had been drifting near Tartus since Jan. 5 after leaving Baltiysk ...
Russian submarines may be forced out of Mediterranean
Russia’s crucial diesel attack submarines can likely no longer operate in the Mediterranean Sea, after Moscow appears to have ...
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Syrian shift: Kremlin loses key naval foothold in Tartus
The Syrian government has canceled the lease agreement that allowed Russia access to the port of Tartus. According to British ...
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Syria cripples Moscow’s Mediterranean presence
The Tartus port is Russia’s sole naval base outside the former Soviet Union and has played a critical role in Moscow’s military presence in the Mediterranean, but according to Syrian opposition outlet ...