# Syria and Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases

https://mins.news/en/item/17548

- France 24, 2026-08-09 15:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-syria-russia-agree-to-end-military-use-of-key-mediterranean-bases

> Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, according to Syria’s foreign ministry. Under the arrangement, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartus port. The remaining military facilities will be converted into joint training centres. The agreement changes the status of sites that Russia had used for military purposes.

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