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Russia withdraws air defense systems and other weaponry from Syria to Libya


Published on 2024-12-19 07:40:47 - MSN
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  • Russia is withdrawing its air defense systems and other weaponry from military bases in Syria and shifting them to Libya, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the sources, Russian cargo planes have been transporting air defense systems,

The article from MSN discusses Russia's strategic military redeployment from Syria to Libya, highlighting the withdrawal of air defense systems and other weaponry. This move is part of Russia's broader military strategy to bolster its presence in Libya, where it supports the forces of Khalifa Haftar against the UN-backed government in Tripoli. The redeployment includes advanced S-300 and S-400 missile systems, which were initially placed in Syria to protect Russian interests and Syrian regime forces. This shift of military assets is seen as an effort to strengthen Russia's geopolitical influence in North Africa, amidst ongoing conflicts and power struggles in Libya. The article also touches on the implications of this move for regional stability and the potential reactions from other global powers involved in the Libyan conflict.

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