Tartus, Russia’s naval base in Syria | The Kalashnikova Show Episode 35

Subscribe to Our Channel /c/RTDocumentaryChannel Russia has only one overseas naval base, and it's located in Tartus, Syria. Host Anna Knishenko was one just a handful of journalists who has been allowed to visit the facility. Since Russia began its military operation in Syria in 2015, Tartus has been the main gateway for delivering arms and supplies to Khmeimim Air Base. Tartus can accommodate huge bulk carriers and host several warships at the same time. Russia’s Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier and Orekhovo-Zuevo Buyan-class corvette are among its ships posted in Tartus. The Orekhovo-Zuevo missile corvette is equipped with a range of artillery weapons, including a 100mm cannon and Kalibr missiles. The Tartus base is guarded by Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile systems. 0:00 - Tartus, Russia’s naval base in Syria 1:04 - Inside the Tartus base 2:03 - The main gateway for military deliveries 2:37 - A huge dockyard 2:57 - Combat capabilities 4:03 - Buyan-class corvette Orekhovo-Zuevo 5:19 - Combat divers 6:34 - Security RT Documentary offers you in-depth documentary films on topics that will leave no one indifferent. It’s not just front-page stories and global events, but issues that extend beyond the headlines. Social and environmental issues, shocking traditions, intriguing personalities, history, sports and so much more – we have documentaries to suit every taste. RT Documentary’s film crews travel far and wide to bring you diverse and compelling stories. Discover the world with us! SUBSCRIBE TO RTD Channel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy FOLLOW US RT Documentary WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/ RT Documentary ON TELEGRAM: https://t.me/rtdocumentary RT Documentary ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC RT Documentary ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary RT Documentary ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rt_documentary_/ RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

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