US EditionLast Russian Submarines Withdraw From Mediterranean Sea After Syria Setback
- Russia no longer has a submarine based in the Mediterranean Sea after the Novorossiysk vessel was observed withdrawing into the Atlantic Ocean.
- The loss of Tartus weakens Moscow's naval capabilities, further impacting its influence in Africa and the Middle East
- The submarine departed on January 2 through the Strait of Gibraltar, as confirmed by the Portuguese Navy.
- The departure is a blow to Russia's military influence in the region following the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
A view of the Russian Kilo-class attack submarine Novorossiysk near Portugal last week.NATO Maritime CommandA Russian attack submarine that was stationed in Syria has officially left the Mediterranean Sea.The departure of the Kilo-class Novorossiysk leaves Russia without any known submarines in the region.The uncertain fate of Russia's naval presence in Syria amid other setbacks could spell trouble for its submarine force.Strategic Russian naval…
The abandonment of the Mediterranean by the last conventional Russian submarine is a direct consequence of the collapse of Assad in Syria. Now, however, Moscow's influence in warm seas is at risk.
Russia has withdrawn the last submarine from the Mediterranean.
Moscow no longer has submarines in our waters, the ships to take away the troops blocked by the new Damascus authorities
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