UK intel: Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt after Assad regime collapse
Russia’s focus on the invasion of Ukraine has likely weakened its ability to sustain the Assad regime and maintain influence in Syria.
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Russia claims terrorist attack sank its cargo ship in Mediterranean
Russian Defense Ministry-affiliated US-sanctioned company claims a terrorist attack caused three explosions that sank its Ursa Major vessel earlier this week.
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks off Spanish coast after explosion
The vessel sank between Spain and Algeria after an engine room explosion, leaving two crew missing and 14 rescued.
Russia moves air defense systems from Syria to Libya after Assad’s fall
Russian forces relocate S-400 and S-300 interceptor systems from Syrian bases to eastern Libya, controlled by Moscow-backed warlord Khalifa Haftar.
The Telegraph: Putin may need ceasefire in Ukraine if he loses Tartus naval base in Syria
Russia evacuates naval assets from Syria, signaling a strategic shift and potential loss of influence in the Mediterranean.
US Army Europe Commander: Putin risks losing naval resources in three different regions simultaneously
Putin confronts potential loss of key maritime assets in Syria, Black Sea, and Baltic regions.
UK intel: Russia’s OKEAN-24 naval drill figures likely exaggerated
Russia conducted its OKEAN-24 naval exercise in September 2024, though Ukrainian attacks prevented any activity in the Black Sea during the exercise.