Final Hours of Bashar al-Assad's Regime

Politics By Rahul Kumar December 15th, 2024

Assad's Secret Escape

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Collapse of Key Cities

– Aleppo fell on November 30 while Assad was in Moscow. – Militants swiftly captured Hama and Homs, with government troops retreating or surrendering. – Aleppo fell on November 30 while Assad was in Moscow. – Militants swiftly captured Hama and Homs, with government troops retreating or surrendering. 3

Confusion in Damascus

– On Saturday, palace officials prepared for Assad to deliver a speech, but he stopped responding to calls. – Soldiers and officials abandoned their positions, leaving government offices empty overnight. 4

Mass Exodus-

By 2:00 a.m., thousands of soldiers and civilians fled Damascus in chaos, marking the regime’s collapse. By 2:00 a.m., thousands of soldiers and civilians fled Damascus in chaos, marking the regime’s collapse. 5

Damascus Falls

By dawn, militants declared victory, ending Assad’s 24-year rule and leaving Syria without central leadership. 6