Damaszkus falls! Assad's escape heralds new era in Syria!

Damaszkus falls! Assad's escape heralds new era in Syria!

Damaskus, Syrien - The Syrian Civil War, which had experienced a fateful stagnation for years, has taken a dramatic turn in the past few days. Islamist fighters, led by the Hajat Tahrir al-Scham (HTS) group, started a surprising offensive and conquered several big cities in no time, including the capital Damascus. Reports from Today. Over 130 people are said to have been killed in the fights within just 24 hours.

The offensive began in the northern province of Aleppo, where the HTS successfully affected the government forces. Despite Russian air strikes - the first in Aleppo since 2016 - the HTS managed to take control of the city. Further military support for Assad came from Russia and Iran, who have guaranteed their "unconditional support". However, the attack, in which more than 820 people were killed and over 280,000 were driven, surprised the entire region. On Sunday, the rebels moved into the Syrian capital Damascus, where they took control of Assad's residence and the notorious Sednaja prison. According to Spiegel.de The regime now on, and HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Dscholani explained the fall of Assad as the main goal of the offensive.

with taking Homs and the advance on Damascus heralds a "new era for Syria". The population celebrates change on the streets, while looting and entering into state institutions show the chaotic transition. According to Assad's escape, it is unclear what comes next to Syria, but it is clear that the rebellion has made serious progress.