The cargo ship Sparta, which russia sent to take its weapons and equipment out of Syria, broke down off the coast of Portugal. The main engine's fuel pipe failed.

The russian crew was able to fix the problem and continued to move through the Strait of Gibraltar.

Meanwhile, the remnants of the russian contingent in Syria have finished withdrawing from remote areas. They are now in only two places — the air base in Hmeymim and the naval base in Tartus.

russia has begun moving some of its weapons and equipment by sea from the port of Tartus to Libya.

Also, the russian military in Syria is actively discussing the alleged demand of the new government to moscow to completely withdraw its military contingent from Syrian territory, in particular from the bases in Hmeymim and Tartus, no later than February 20, 2025.

This step is allegedly related to the new government in Damascus' desire to achieve the lifting of international sanctions.