### [2024-12-19](/feed/2024/12/19/index.md)

##### Syrian civil war
# Satellite imagery reveals Russian forces mobilizing heavy planes at Khmeimim Air Base and ships at Tartus naval base, signalling a potential withdrawal. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ev2prep2o)

### Changes:

1. Spy satellites reveal Russian forces mobilizing heavy planes at Khmeimim Air Base and ships at the port of Tartous.  _2024-12-19 08:36:40 (First version)_
2. Spy satellites reveal Russian forces mobilizing heavy planes at Khmeimim Air Base and ships at the port of Tartus.  _2024-12-19 14:36:43 (Update)_
2. Satellite imagery reveals Russian forces mobilizing heavy planes at Khmeimim Air Base and ships at Tartus naval base, signalling a potential withdrawal.  _(Current version)_

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