Assad disappeared: plane crash or flight into exile?

Assad disappeared: plane crash or flight into exile?

The whereabouts of Bashar al-Assad and his family are currently a big mystery. The Syrian President has no longer publicly commented on the unexpected advance of the rebels a week ago. According to information from Today, he turned off on Sunday morning with a transport aircraft from the Syrian airline from Damascus, as the capital under the grip of Hajat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and and whose allies were. Immediately after the start towards the Syrian coast, a retreat of the Alawite community, the plane made a surprising turning turn and disappeared from the radar, which raises the suspicion of a possible crash.

The alarm bells ring, because Syrian officials report a high probability that Assad could have been killed in a possible incident in the plane. According to Berliner Zeitung Cutrating security analysts why the aircraft has carried out such an abrupt course change. It is rumored that he was on the way to the Russian air force base in Latakia, one last hope for Assad and his regime. In the heated political situation, the power structure of Syria faltered, and the report about the possible death of the long -term dictator could have far -reaching consequences.

After the sudden advance of the rebels, there was speculation about Assad's possible refuge, including Moscow and Iran. In the past few days, a private jet has also been spent between Damascus and Doha, which fueled rumors about escape to the United Arab Emirates. A shock for those who thought Assad could pull out of the line of fire. These developments raise questions about the future of the Syrian regime and more than ever, the change of power is in space.