Ukraine highlights Russian military weakness following Assad's fall

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 due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia had supported Assad's government since 2015 with air strikes and military bases in Syria. However, recent reports indicate that Russian forces are withdrawing from their naval base in Tartous and moving equipment from Khmemim air base. Russian war bloggers have expressed concerns that Moscow's presence in the Middle East is now at risk from insurgents. The situation remains fluid, and details about Russia's future plans in Syria are unclear.