Thursday, 23 July 2009

Israel Matzav: Russia upgrading naval bases in Syria

Russia upgrading naval bases in Syria

Russia is upgrading a naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus on the Mediterranean Sea. The base is ostensibly to be used to support Russian naval anti-piracy operations off Somalia, but the real reason is apparently to re-assert itself in the Middle East. Israel is not thrilled.

The source said the base, established during the Cold War but little used since, would support Russia's anti-piracy operations off Somalia.

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Israel Matzav: Russia upgrading naval bases in Syria

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