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Russia is facing difficulties preserving its military assets in Syria, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR).
The aggressor state continues to transfer weapons and equipment from Syria to Libya by air. Russian soldiers have reportedly been ordered to destroy all inoperable military vehicles requiring repair.
Additionally, Russia is struggling to evacuate military assets by sea, as the new Syrian administration has barred Russian ships from entering the port of Tartus. The dry cargo ship Sparta and two landing ships, Ivan Gren and Alexander Otrakovsky, remain stranded in the outer roadstead.
The Otrakovsky is reportedly experiencing technical issues, including a malfunctioning water desalination plant and fuel leaks from its second and third tanks.
On January 9, Russian Rear Admiral Valery Varfolomeyev attempted to negotiate a resolution but was denied participation in the talks.
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