Assad in the terminal: Islamists attack Damascus!

Assad in the terminal: Islamists attack Damascus!

In the Syrian Civil War, the situation escalates dramatically: Islamist fighters under the banner of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with connections to al-Qaida, have achieved massive terrain since their offensive on November 27th. According to reports, they have taken control of strategically important cities such as Hama and Aleppo, while the state Syrian army gives up large parts of Central Syria. Eyewitnesses reported on a worrying withdrawal of government troops, in particular from areas that were previously considered to be the Assad government, such as n-tv noted.

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