Amid rising violence in Syria, particularly in Latakia and Tartus Provinces, hundreds of civilians have taken shelter at a Russian air base after fleeing due to deadly clashes and a crackdown by government-aligned forces.
Civilians Flee to Russian Air Base as Violence Erupts in Syria
Civilians Flee to Russian Air Base as Violence Erupts in Syria
In a dramatic escalation of conflict, hundreds seek refuge at Hmeimim air base amidst deadly unrest in Syria's coastal region.
In satellite and video footage assessed by The Times, civilians can be seen at Russia's Hmeimim air base alongside Latakia International Airport, located near Jableh, a city severely experiencing unrest. Demonstrators outside the base were filmed waving banners and chanting, “We want international protection.” Recent analyses from Planet Labs revealed groups of cars parked within the base, along with military tents being erected.
The renewed violence, which has resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 individuals, including approximately 1,000 civilians, can be attributed to conflicts between Ahmed al-Shara's newly established government forces and supporters of the former regime under Bashar al-Assad. Reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicate this figure includes the majority of civilian casualties inflicted by the new regime's armed forces. Disruptions have predominantly concentrated in Jableh, revealing the chaotic aftermath of intensified governmental violence and associated turmoil. The authenticity of these reports remains difficult to independently verify, illustrating the challenges faced by observers in this conflict-ridden environment.
The renewed violence, which has resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 individuals, including approximately 1,000 civilians, can be attributed to conflicts between Ahmed al-Shara's newly established government forces and supporters of the former regime under Bashar al-Assad. Reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicate this figure includes the majority of civilian casualties inflicted by the new regime's armed forces. Disruptions have predominantly concentrated in Jableh, revealing the chaotic aftermath of intensified governmental violence and associated turmoil. The authenticity of these reports remains difficult to independently verify, illustrating the challenges faced by observers in this conflict-ridden environment.
