New satellite imagery collected by European Space Imaging (EUSI) partner, Maxar on 15-17 December in Syria reveal that Russian military vehicles and equipment continue to be withdrawn from the Khmeimim airbase near Latakia and likely arrived at the nearby port of Tartus. On 15 December, a group of military trucks, armored personnel carriers (APC) and personnel were seen assembled on the tarmac at the Khmeimim airbase. An Il-76 transport aircraft was parked nearby the equipment and several additional transport aircraft were also seen at the airbase. In likely related activity, on this morning’s imagery (17 December) a group of military trucks and APC had arrived and were positioned in the military section of the Tartus port facilities. No military or transport-associated ships were seen at the port that would probably be used for loading the vehicles/equipment. In the link provided below, you can download a gallery of images that focus on the activity at both facilities.

Transport aircraft and military vehicles assembled on tarmac khmeimim airbase syria
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additional transport aircraft khmeimim airbase syria
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Overview of tartus port syria
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Closer view of military vehicles assembled at tartus port syria
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HD view of military vehicles assembled at tartus port syria
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