| Deploying nation |  Russia |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Libya |
| Region | North Africa |
| Military branch | 🪖 Ground forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
Russia: military personnel at Libyan air bases. Where: Eastern and southern Libya, six air bases. Status: U.S. NGA imagery analysis shows bases being expanded; personnel at Brak al-Shati rose from 300 to 450 since December 2024. No overall count
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-08-11.
Sources
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