Syrian media report a wave of attacks attributed to Israel in the districts of Hama, Homs, Tartus and Damascus. Extensive damage reported in "scientific research institute" in Masyaf. Eighteen Syrians dead.
Russia has announced plans to set up a permanent military base in Syria, as an appropriate "measure" against the "terrorist threat."
Assad calls for backers in Moscow to increase military presence to bring 'stability,' while saying no to 'outside' influence from West.
All of Russia’s military personnel have been evacuated from Syria, including its Mediterranean base at Tartus, Moscow has announced.
Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria and left its Tartus naval center unstaffed.
Ships are on a training mission but may be about to evacuate Russians if situation worsens.
Voice of Israel cites Russian reports that say Russian commandos may sail to Syria to escort Assad to safety.
Russia last week managed to outsmart the EU sanctions against Syria and slipped a ship filled with bullets through to the port of Tartus.
