Russia pulling back but not out of Syria, sources say

Russia is withdrawing its military from the front lines in northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, but is keeping its main bases in the country. The future of Russia’s bases, including the Hmeimim airbase in Latakia and Tartous naval facility, is uncertain following Assad’s ousting. Moscow is regrouping and redeploying its forces based on developments on the ground, with equipment and senior officers being moved back to Russia.

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