Assad in a bind: Islamists conquer more cities in Syria!

Assad in a bind: Islamists conquer more cities in Syria!

In Syria, Bashar al-Assad's regime appears to be on the verge of collapse. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Islamist rebels have taken control of key cities such as Aleppo, Hama and now Daraa in the south of the country. The military successes of Assad's opponents have led to tens of thousands of people fleeing. The Russian military has already urged its own population to leave Syria via commercial flights, underscoring the worrying situation. In recent days, the Islamists have become increasingly violent and have invaded the nearby towns of Rastan and Talbise, as well as both oe24.at as well as ZDF report.

The rapid offensive by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) could lead to a decisive turning point in the Syrian civil war. After the rebels captured Hama, Assad's forces spread out in Homs province - a crucial link between the capital Damascus and the Mediterranean coast, where the Assad government has its backing. The withdrawal of Syrian forces appears unstoppable as the rebels continue to strengthen their positions. If the Islamists take Homs, the Assad government would be forced into an extremely threatening situation as communications with the coast would be abruptly severed, which could severely jeopardize its control over the Syrian conflict. According to military reports, the Syrian and Russian air forces are flying attacks on the insurgents in Hama, but resistance appears to be dwindling, highlighting the extent of the withdrawals.

The HTS leader announced that he would use all means to overthrow Assad, showing a clear focus on control of Damascus and Homs. Observers fear that the losses already suffered and the current military situation could lead to a complete overthrow of the regime. This is a crucial moment in a civil war that has been going on for years and involving numerous international forces, while the humanitarian situation in the country continues to deteriorate. Regional stability is in jeopardy and developments in the Syrian conflict continue to be closely monitored.