In a dramatic turn of events, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia with his family after rebels captured the Syrian capital, Damascus. This marks the end of Assad’s 24-year rule over the country. Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and TASS confirmed the news on Sunday, citing sources from the Kremlin.
Assad’s escape to Moscow comes after a shocking offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a rebel group with roots in Al-Qaeda. The group, which operates from the opposition-controlled province of Idlib in northern Syria, launched a surprise attack last week, swiftly overwhelming Syrian government forces.
Rebels Advance Rapidly
The rebels, led by a former Al-Qaeda commander, began their advance by taking control of key cities such as Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Al-Qusayr, near the Lebanese border. With government forces retreating, the militants quickly closed in on Damascus, sealing Assad’s fate.
The fall of Damascus was the final blow to Assad’s regime. ...
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