Russia Bolsters Military Presence in Qamishli, Signalling Strategic Shift in Northeast Syria - The Syrian Observer

Russia Bolsters Military Presence in Qamishli, Signalling Strategic Shift in Northeast Syria - The Syrian Observer

In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its military presence in Qamishli, a key Kurdish political hub in northeastern Syria, raising questions about its strategic aims in a region where multiple powers are vying for influence. Local sources report a surge in Russian warplane activity over the city, with cargo flights transporting equipment and personnel from the Hmeimim airbase to Qamishli International Airport and nearby strategic locations. T…