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Displaced Syrians settle for refuge at Russian base
(MENAFN) Hundreds of Syrian civilians have taken refuge at Russia’s Khmeimim Airbase in western Syria, fleeing intense clashes that erupted last week, according to video footage obtained by RT.
The footage shows displaced families, including women and children, sheltering inside buildings and in open areas at the base. The recent surge in violence has left more than 1,300 people dead over a three-day period, with at least 973 of them reported as civilians. The unrest has been particularly severe in Syria’s coastal regions, where the Alawite population is concentrated. Fighting broke out last Wednesday between militias aligned with the newly formed government and groups labeled by Western media as loyal to former President Bashar Assad.
On Monday, Syria’s Defense Ministry announced the conclusion of a “military operation,” Asharq Al-Awsat reported, citing ministry spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghany.
As the conflict escalated, Russian forces at Khmeimim allowed civilians to enter the base for safety. According to RT sources, the Russian military has provided emergency aid, including temporary shelters, a field kitchen, and medical assistance.
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa—also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani—accused pro-Assad factions supported by foreign allies of instigating the violence. In an interview with Reuters, he vowed to hold all perpetrators accountable, including those within his own ranks. “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,” he stated.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Syria but declined to comment on reports that civilians had sought refuge at the Russian military facility.
Despite granting asylum to Assad following his ouster in December, Russia has maintained diplomatic ties with Syria’s new leadership. Khmeimim Airbase and the Tartus naval facility remain operational, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity while continuing to provide military and economic assistance.
Speaking to Reuters, al-Sharaa said his administration seeks to maintain cooperation with Moscow, stating, “We do not want a rift with Russia, but we also do not want its presence in Syria to pose a threat to any country.”
The footage shows displaced families, including women and children, sheltering inside buildings and in open areas at the base. The recent surge in violence has left more than 1,300 people dead over a three-day period, with at least 973 of them reported as civilians. The unrest has been particularly severe in Syria’s coastal regions, where the Alawite population is concentrated. Fighting broke out last Wednesday between militias aligned with the newly formed government and groups labeled by Western media as loyal to former President Bashar Assad.
On Monday, Syria’s Defense Ministry announced the conclusion of a “military operation,” Asharq Al-Awsat reported, citing ministry spokesperson Hassan Abdul Ghany.
As the conflict escalated, Russian forces at Khmeimim allowed civilians to enter the base for safety. According to RT sources, the Russian military has provided emergency aid, including temporary shelters, a field kitchen, and medical assistance.
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa—also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani—accused pro-Assad factions supported by foreign allies of instigating the violence. In an interview with Reuters, he vowed to hold all perpetrators accountable, including those within his own ranks. “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,” he stated.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Syria but declined to comment on reports that civilians had sought refuge at the Russian military facility.
Despite granting asylum to Assad following his ouster in December, Russia has maintained diplomatic ties with Syria’s new leadership. Khmeimim Airbase and the Tartus naval facility remain operational, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity while continuing to provide military and economic assistance.
Speaking to Reuters, al-Sharaa said his administration seeks to maintain cooperation with Moscow, stating, “We do not want a rift with Russia, but we also do not want its presence in Syria to pose a threat to any country.”
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