Source: Russia sending 3 military ships to Syria

A Russian Ropucha class landing ship is seen in this September 1990 file photo.

(Credit: PH3 Dawn Schmelhaun/US Navy)

Last Updated 10:14 a.m. ET (CBS News) Russia is sending three Navy ships, each carrying about 120 marines, to its naval base in Syria, a Russian defense ministry source has confirmed to CBS News.
However, the Russian Defense Ministry later issued a statement denying the reports.
According to CBS' source, three ships of the Northern fleet will come to Tartus by the end of this week to renew water and food supplies, and will spend two to three days there. Because the port is small, one ship will dock at a time.
The supply base at Tartus is the Russian navy's only refueling facility in the Mediterranean. Approximately 100 personnel staff the base.


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