Satellite images show Hmeymim site prep
Satellite images show on-the-ground changes inside the Hmeimim Base in the countryside of Latakia, including land excavation and preparation of the area near the runway, with the removal of some vegetation and the appearance of sandy areas and new pathways, along with the presence of machinery and equipment on site. Although some work began before the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Damascus and Moscow on August 9, 2026, the modifications do not directly indicate the implementation of the agreement, as excavation activities expanded after that date. The memorandum, which Damascus and Moscow reached after more than a year of negotiations, emphasizes the re-management of civil airports and redefinition of military roles at joint training centers, with Damascus beginning to take over the management of the Latakia Airport. This reflects a shift in Syrian-Russian relations toward greater Syrian sovereignty and changes in the structure of military bases.
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