Monday, June 18, 2012

Russia Sending Warships And Marines To Syria (Updated)

The Tsezar Kunikov amphibious assault ship Photo: Wikipedia

Russia 'Sending Warships To Syria' -- The Telegraph

Russia is preparing to send two amphibious assault ships to the Syrian port of Tartus according to the Interfax news agency.

The move is seen as an attempt to ensure the safety of Russian nationals stationed at the strategic naval base Moscow operates on Syria's Mediterranean coast.

An unidentified officer confirmed that "Two major amphibious ships – The Nikolai Filchenkov and The Tsezar Kunikov – are preparing to be dispatched to Tartus outside of their schedule."

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