Russia Announces 'Permanent Presence' In Syria
- 6 years ago
Russia's Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said Tuesday, the country has begun establishing a permanent presence at two military bases in Syria.
The statement was made during a conference call with the leadership of the country's armed forces. Shoigu said President Vladimir Putin had approved the structure and staff at Russia's main bases in Syria's Tartus and Khmeimim.
Shoigu comments came as parliament ratified a deal with Damascus cementing the Russian presence in Syria.
The Hmeimim base has served as the main foothold for the Russian military campaign in Syria.
The statement was made during a conference call with the leadership of the country's armed forces. Shoigu said President Vladimir Putin had approved the structure and staff at Russia's main bases in Syria's Tartus and Khmeimim.
Shoigu comments came as parliament ratified a deal with Damascus cementing the Russian presence in Syria.
The Hmeimim base has served as the main foothold for the Russian military campaign in Syria.