The Russian Navy Report

Syria Update

I wanted to update the situation in Syria as it concerns the Russian Navy. As we all know Syria has a serious domestic crisis on its hands. Russia is concerned about its influence in the region, as well as protecting the port facilities in Tartus, Syria. In a bold statement the Russian General Staff announced,

“The Mediterranean Sea is a zone of the Black Sea Fleet responsibility. Hence, warships may go there in the case it is necessary to protect the Russian logistics base in Tartous, Syria. Several warships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, including large landing ships with marines aboard, are fully prepared to go on the voyage,”

While many could see this as a sign that the Russian's are trying to escalate the situation by helping the Syrian government, I see it as simply a move to protect Russian assets in the port of Tartus.

Here is a link to the article.

On Friday I will provide a history update instead of the usual news update. That is if everything remains as is.