Russian warships are heading to the Tartus base to move gear and weapons to Libya. 5 vessels can be concerned within the operation, together with the Ivan Gren and Alexander Otrakovsky amphibious assault ships.

The Russians are planning to switch some army gear from Syria to Africa, based on the Protection Intelligence of Ukraine, UNN reviews.

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"On the naval base within the Syrian metropolis of Tartus, the Russians are ready for his or her warships to take out army gear and weapons. Particularly, mercenaries of the "African Corps" managed by the Russian Ministry of Protection are on the territory of the bottom in Tartus," the DIU mentioned.

Based on intelligence reviews, on January 5, 2025, giant Russian amphibious assault ships, such because the Ivan Gren and Alexander Orefkovsky, in addition to the Sparta, are anticipated in Tartus, and are presently underway within the Mediterranean. The "Orefkovsky" is reportedly carrying the Chief of Employees of the 121st Brigade of Touchdown Craft, Captain 1st Rank Yuri Davityan.

"On January 8, 2025, two extra Russian vessels are planning to name at Tartus – the common cargo ship Sparta II and the tanker Ivan Skobelev, that are presently planning to cross the Strait of Gibraltar," the DIU mentioned.

"The Russians plan to make use of the Sparta and Sparta II cargo ships to move army gear and weapons from Syria to Libya," the intelligence service mentioned.

It is usually famous that one other Russian warship from the Russian Navy's operational group within the Mediterranean, the frigate Admiral Golovko, is planning to refuel.

On the identical time, armored personnel carriers, in all probability taken from Syria, have been reportedly unloaded at an airfield within the Vladimir area of Russia.

Recall

Syria's transitional authorities secretary, Obeidah Arnaout, known as on Russia to rethink its army presence within the nation after the overthrow of the Assad regime. The brand new authorities is holding talks with different international locations and is looking for to ascertain worldwide relations.