Syrians displaced by conflict take shelter at a Russian military base
According to videos obtained by RT, hundreds of Syrians have sought refuge at Russia's Khmeimim airbase during ongoing violent clashes. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Over 1,300 civilians have been reported killed amid a resurgence of violence in Syria.
Hundreds of civilians have sought refuge at Russia's Khmeimim airbase in western Syria, aiming to escape violent clashes that began last week, according to several videos obtained by RTN.
The footage shows numerous displaced individuals, including women and children, sheltering in buildings and open areas.
In the three days leading up to and including Sunday, more than 1,300 fatalities were reported in Syria, with at least 973 of those being civilians, as per news reports. The coastal region, predominantly inhabited by the Alawite sect, has been engulfed in violence since Wednesday, following an armed rebellion during which groups described in Western media as loyal to former President Bashar Assad engaged in combat with militias allied with the new Syrian government.
On Monday, Syria’s Defense Ministry declared the completion of a "military operation," as reported by Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, citing defense ministry spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghany.
As the conflict escalated, civilians were permitted to enter Khmeimim airbase. According to RTN sources, the Russian military established tents, a field kitchen, and a medical center at the location.
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, attributed the violence to pro-Assad factions supported by foreign allies. He vowed to hold accountable those responsible, including his own allies if necessary, in an interview with Reuters published on Monday. “We fought to defend the oppressed, and we won’t accept that any blood be shed unjustly, or goes without punishment or accountability, even among those closest to us,” al-Sharaa stated.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concerns about the increase in violence in Syria but refrained from commenting on reports of civilians seeking shelter at the Russian military facility.
Despite granting asylum to Assad following his government's overthrow in December, Russia has continued to engage diplomatically with Syria's new leadership, maintaining operations at Khmeimim Air Base and a logistical support center in Tartus. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized support for Syria's territorial integrity, providing military and economic assistance as the country navigates its transitional phase.
In the same Reuters interview on Monday, al-Sharaa remarked that the new authorities "do not want a rift with Russia," but they also do not desire "its presence in Syria to pose a threat to any country."
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
Hundreds of civilians have sought refuge at Russia's Khmeimim airbase in western Syria, aiming to escape violent clashes that began last week, according to several videos obtained by RTN.
The footage shows numerous displaced individuals, including women and children, sheltering in buildings and open areas.
In the three days leading up to and including Sunday, more than 1,300 fatalities were reported in Syria, with at least 973 of those being civilians, as per news reports. The coastal region, predominantly inhabited by the Alawite sect, has been engulfed in violence since Wednesday, following an armed rebellion during which groups described in Western media as loyal to former President Bashar Assad engaged in combat with militias allied with the new Syrian government.
On Monday, Syria’s Defense Ministry declared the completion of a "military operation," as reported by Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, citing defense ministry spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghany.
As the conflict escalated, civilians were permitted to enter Khmeimim airbase. According to RTN sources, the Russian military established tents, a field kitchen, and a medical center at the location.
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, attributed the violence to pro-Assad factions supported by foreign allies. He vowed to hold accountable those responsible, including his own allies if necessary, in an interview with Reuters published on Monday. “We fought to defend the oppressed, and we won’t accept that any blood be shed unjustly, or goes without punishment or accountability, even among those closest to us,” al-Sharaa stated.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concerns about the increase in violence in Syria but refrained from commenting on reports of civilians seeking shelter at the Russian military facility.
Despite granting asylum to Assad following his government's overthrow in December, Russia has continued to engage diplomatically with Syria's new leadership, maintaining operations at Khmeimim Air Base and a logistical support center in Tartus. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized support for Syria's territorial integrity, providing military and economic assistance as the country navigates its transitional phase.
In the same Reuters interview on Monday, al-Sharaa remarked that the new authorities "do not want a rift with Russia," but they also do not desire "its presence in Syria to pose a threat to any country."
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
