List of Russian military bases abroad
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Russia has several military bases in foreign countries, especially on the territory of the former Soviet Republics. The largest and most important Russian military base in a foreign country is the Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Other important bases exist in Armenia, Tadzhikistan, Georgia (In Abkhazia and South Ossetia).
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| Country | Type of presence | Troop strength |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | Air base in Yerevan, military base in Gyumri (102nd Military Base)[1] | 3,214[1] or 5,000 according to another source.[2] |
| Azerbaijan | Radar station in Qabala.[1] Operational since 1985 and part of Russia's early warning system. Russia pays an annual rent of $7 million to Azerbaijan.[3] | 900 |
| Belarus | Volga-type radar near Hantsavichy and Baranovichi (operational since 2002).[3] Naval communication center near Vileyka.[1] | 850 |
| Georgia | Since 2008 Russo-Georgian War South Ossetia has been occupied by Russia.[4][5][6] The Russian 4th Military Base has 2 main compounds in South Ossetia: one on the northwestern outskirts of Tskhinvali and another in Java. There is also a large number of troops stationed in the Leningor District.[7] | up to 3,500[7] |
| Georgia | Since 2008 Russo-Georgian War Abkhazia has been occupied by Russia.[4][5][6] Base on the site of the former Bombora airfield, near Gudauta (7th Military Base)[7] | up to 3,500[7] |
| Kazakhstan | Radar station in Balkash[1] | Unknown |
| Kyrgystan | Air base in Kant[1], naval testing station at Lake Issyk Kul[8] | ca 700 |
| Transnitria | Peacekeeping force and forces for protection of ammunition depots[1] | 1,500[1] |
| Tajikistan | Military bases in Dushanbe, Qurghonteppa and Kulab. Joint use of the Ayni Air Base[1] | 5,500[1] |
| Ukraine | Base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol[1] | 13,000[1] |
| Syria | Logistical facilities of the navy in Tartus[1] | 150[1] |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Klein, Margarete (2009-10-12). "Russia's military capabilities". Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik. http://www.swp-berlin.org/en/common/get_document.php?asset_id=6465.
- ^ "Medvedev Secures Long-Term Foothold in Armenia". The Moscow Times. 2010-08-23. http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/medvedev-secures-long-term-foothold-in-armenia/413400.html. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ a b Heurlin, Beurtel (2005-08-24). Missile Defence: International, Regional and National Implications. Routledge. pp. 84–111. ISBN 978041536120.
- ^ a b European Parliament recognise Georgia’s regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as occupied territories
- ^ a b "Abkhazia, S.Ossetia Formally Declared Occupied Territory". Tbilisi: Civil Georgia. 28 August 2008. http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=19330. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ^ a b The law of Georgia On Occupied Territories
- ^ a b c d Lavrov, Anton (2010). "Post-war Deployment of Russian Forces in Abkhazia and South Ossetia". In Ruslan Pukhov. The Tanks of August. Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies. ISBN 9785990232013.
- ^ RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 12, No. 51, Part I, 14 March 2008 and Kommersant-Vlast, 'Vys Rossiya Armia', 2005
