Russia has relocated advanced air defense systems and additional military equipment from its bases in Syria to Libya, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Libyan officials.
The move is seen as an effort by the Kremlin to maintain a military foothold in the Middle East following the collapse of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
The transferred equipment reportedly includes radars for S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, as well as fighter jets, weapons and military personnel. The shift has significantly reduced Moscow's presence in Syria while reinforcing its assets in eastern Libya, the report said.