Russia's long-held military presence at Tartus fell into uncertainty after the collapse of the Assad regime last month.

Analysts say the return suggests that Moscow is preparing to evacuate one of its most valuable overseas bases.

New satellite images show Russian cargo ships docked at Tartus to haul away military equipment. Russia's presence at the key naval base in Syria fell into uncertainty after the Assad regime ended. The ...

Russia has stepped up its military withdrawal from Syria, removing vehicles and containers from its key Tartous port on the country's Mediterranean coast, analysis by BBC Verify suggests.

Two Russian ships linked to its military have docked ... In earlier high-resolution satellite imagery dozens of military vehicles could be seen parked near where the vessels are now docked.

Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km.