Russian cargo plane has departed Syria for Libya, with more flights expected

A Russian cargo aircraft took off from the air base in Latakia, Syria, heading to Libya on Saturday, according to a Syrian security official present at the site.

The official at the entrance informed Reuters that more Russian flights from the Hmeimim air base in Syria’s Latakia province are anticipated in the upcoming days.

On Friday, satellite imagery revealed the relocation of military assets at Hmeimim air base, with two Antonov AN-124 cargo planes observed, following the recent ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces.