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Russia Withdraws Troops from Qamishli Airbase in Syria

1/31/2026

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Russia has withdrawn troops from the Qamishli airbase in Syria.
The move follows a decline in Russo-Syrian relations since the December 2024 ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Russia still maintains a presence at the Hmeimim airbase.
Analysts describe the withdrawal as a tactical pullback rather than a full retreat.
The withdrawal may indicate Moscow's reduced interest in a strong military foothold as the SDF integrates into the Syrian state.

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Story summary

Russia has withdrawn troops from the Qamishli airbase in Syria.
The move follows a decline in Russo-Syrian relations since the December 2024 ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Russia still maintains a presence at the Hmeimim airbase.
Analysts describe the withdrawal as a tactical pullback rather than a full retreat.
The withdrawal may indicate Moscow's reduced interest in a strong military foothold as the SDF integrates into the Syrian state.