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Assad's secret tunnel network: Escape to chaos or luxury?
Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow as Syrian rebels capture Damascus - a turning point in the civil war.
Assad's secret tunnel network: Escape to chaos or luxury?
The Syrian capital Damascus has fallen! On December 8, 2024, rebels under the banner of the Southern Operations Room captured the city after massive advances in the suburbs. The violent offensive led to President Bashar al-Assad being granted asylum with his family, who fled to Moscow, marking the end of his decades-long regime. This was also confirmed by Russian media, which reported on his flight to Moscow, where he has now found refuge Wikipedia reports.
Early on the morning of December 8, the rebels reported taking the Barzeh district of Damascus, further consolidating control over the city. The situation around the legendary Saydnayah prison, known as the “slaughterhouse,” from which hundreds of inmates, including women and children, were released, was particularly explosive. But scores of others remain trapped in cruel conditions as the towns surrounding Damascus were captured by the rebels, ultimately calling into question the Assad family's rule. In the chaos following the regime's escape, looting was ongoing, as was the case Krone.at reported.
Insights into the secret world of the Assad dynasty
The capture of Damascus not only gave the rebels control of the city, but also exposed the luxurious life of the Assad family. They discovered an extensive network of escape tunnels and an enormous nuclear bunker beneath Assad's residence, offering shocking insights into the regime's secret retreats. Videos show opulent rooms and massive security facilities, while the regime's escape is accompanied by an impression of desperation and chaos.
As a result, the Syrian government had to withdraw its troops from several strategic points in the surrounding area. The already deadlocked situation of the pro-Assad troops is said to have been reinforced by reports of alleged dissenters from within the government's ranks. These exciting developments in the Syrian capital bring the country into a new and uncertain phase as the world looks ahead to what is to come.