Ukraine highlights Russian military weakness following Assad's departure from Syria
Ukraine's foreign ministry stated that the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad highlights Russia's military weakness. They claim Russia cannot effectively fight in both Ukraine and Syria, as its resources are stretched thin. Russia announced that Assad has left office and is no longer in Syria, but did not disclose his location or the future of its military presence there. Reports indicate that Russian naval and air forces are withdrawing from their bases in Syria. Russian war bloggers have expressed concerns about the safety of Moscow's military presence in the region, citing threats from insurgents. The situation remains unclear, with no independent verification of the reported withdrawals.