Russian military forces have begun withdrawing from the Qamishli airbase in northeastern Syria, with fighter jets, helicopters, and other equipment being loaded onto transport aircraft, according to multiple reports.
The evacuation, which started on January 23, 2026, includes an elite unit and is part of a phased withdrawal from the site, located in SDF/YPG-held territory in Al-Hasakah province.
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Videos captured on January 26 show Russian troops loading cargo into transport planes, such as IL-76 aircraft, at the airbase.
