Russian military needs no second base in Syria – Defense Ministry https://t.co/H2pQSoKBVh pic.twitter.com/1LbKVRwLkZ
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Moscow Times: Russia Denies Building New Airbase in Syria
The Russian Defense Ministry on Monday denied reports that Moscow is planning to establish a new airbase in the Syrian province of El-Kamashli, emphasizing that Russia's current base in Latakia is within range of all possible targets operating in the shattered Arab republic.
"There are no 'new' airbases or additional 'pop-up' airfields for Russian military aircraft on the territory of Syria and there are no plans to build them," Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told the TASS news agency.
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WNU Editor: The location of where this base is being built makes no sense (location is here). It is too far away from supply lines, and Russia is focused on the war in the West .... not the East (at least for now).
More News On Russia Denying Reports That They Are Building A New Airbase In Syria
Russia denies plans to build another Syria airbase near Turkish border -- AP
Russian military denies rumors of new air base in Syria -- RT
Russia Denies Report of New Military Base in North Syria -- Defense News/AFP
Russia has no plans to create new airbase near Syria's Al Qamishli -- RBTH
Russia says has no plans to set up another base in Syria -- Today's Zaman
Update: if Russia forces are at this airbase .... they are not too far away from the Americans .... Russian, U.S. Troops Edge Closer in Northeastern Syria (WSJ).
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