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Syria and Moscow agree on future of Russian military bases in Syria
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
On August 9, 2026, Syria announced an agreement with Moscow on the future of Russian military bases in Syria. Two coastal facilities will be converted into joint training centers: Tartus, a coastal city on Syria's Mediterranean coast housing the country's second port, and Hmeimim, a Russian airbase located southeast of Latakia. The announcement was reported by Le Monde.
- Syria and Moscow announced an agreement on August 9, 2026 regarding Russian military bases in Syria
- Tartus and Hmeimim will be converted into joint training centers
- Both installations are located on Syria's Mediterranean coast
What we know
On August 9, 2026, Syria announced an agreement with Moscow on the future of Russian military bases in Syria, according to Le Monde.
Under the terms of this agreement, two military installations on Syria's Mediterranean coast will be converted into 'joint training centers.' These are Tartus — a coastal city housing Syria's second port — and Hmeimim, a Russian airbase located southeast of the city of Latakia.
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