The redeployment of equipment and troops affected Israel: after the start of the war in Ukraine, the military command of the Russian Federation paid less attention to the grouping in Syria.
Moscow has withdrawn a major air defense system and some troops to support its war in Ukraine, which could change Israel’s calculations about attacking Syria or arming Ukraine. The Russian Federation has moved more than a thousand military personnel and the S-300 air defense system from Syria to Ukraine. This was reported by The New York Times, citing sources in the Middle East.
“Russia recently redeployed critical military equipment and troops from Syria, according to three senior Middle East officials, highlighting how its hesitant invasion of Ukraine has weakened the influence of Moscow elsewhere and removes one of the few barriers to Israeli support for Ukraine.” – the publication wrote.
Officials provided the NYT with estimates of the number of Russian troops withdrawn from Syria. According to some sources, it was two battalions (from 1200 to 1600 soldiers), according to others, this number could be higher.
It was noted that the redeployment of equipment and troops also affected Israel: after the start of the war in Ukraine, the military command of the Russian Federation paid less attention to the grouping in Syria.
In addition, it was noted that although control of the S-300 was not transferred to the Syrian government, the risk of its use against Israeli aircraft was the main reason why Israel rejected Ukrainian requests for military equipment. .
Russia has now removed the S-300 system from Syria to support its invasion of Ukraine, reducing Russian influence over Israel in Syria and changing Israel’s view of Ukraine, according to three officials.
Earlier it was reported that the media found out what weapons Ukraine is demanding from Israel.
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