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Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub

There has been a spike in Russian flights from Syria to a Libyan desert base.
Moscow is looking to establish a new hub in the Mediterranean region.
The increased activity of Russian flights indicates military interests.
The flights reflect Russia's strategic focus on the Mediterranean area.

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Corriere Della Sera

Moscow exploits (for now) its Mediterranean shore: Russian flights from Syria to Libya to transfer weapons and soldiers

The large Russian transport planes have shuttled between the Syrian and Libyan bases, some have left for Mali where the soldiers of the Russian Afrika Corps are deployed. 60 officers of the old Syrian regime 'welcomed' in Libya

2 months ago·Italy

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Firstpost News

In New Year, Putin seeks new Russian stronghold in Libya after losing Syria

After losing Syria with the fall of the Assad dynasty, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is turning to Libya to set up a base in the region

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Novinky.cz

The Russians at their bases in Syria have already packed up. They will most likely move to Libya.

The Russian military bases in Syria are packed up and many soldiers have already left the country. Although the Russians are keen to maintain their positions in Tartus and Hmeimim, they are expected to move from their Syrian bases to Libya. According to Deutsche Welle, experts fear that this will upset the fragile balance of the frozen conflict there.

2 months ago

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CNN

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Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub

In the weeks since Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syrian leader, Russia has launched multiple flights to an airbase in the Libyan desert. Moscow’s goal appears to be to find an alternative stopover for its growing military involvement in Africa – and a way to retain its military presence in the Mediterranean.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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El Mundo

Russia empties its bases in Syria and moves to the coast of Libya

The coup by Turkey and Israel on the Middle East board, which has led to the fall of Bashar Asad in less than two weeks, has left Russia out of the Mediterranean. Now...

2 months ago·Madrid, Spain

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The New Arab

Why Russia is moving military assets from Syria to Libya

On 18 December, US officials revealed that Russia was moving sophisticated weaponry from its military bases in Syria to facilities in eastern Libya. Russia has reportedly transferred S-300 and S-400 air defence systems to Libya alongside approximately 1,000 military personnel. These troops were drawn from the Fifth Corps and 25th Special Tanks Division, which supported Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, and were transferred via Ilyushin aircraft …

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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