Syria's president leaves Damascus — media
According to Reuters, Bashar Assad's plane departed for an unknown destination | Syrian President Bashar Assad has left Damascus amid ongoing developments in the country, where militants from terrorist groups have launched a major offensive against government forces, Reuters reported, citing two Syrian army officers. According to the official, his plane departed for an unknown destination. ● Earlier, Al Jazeera TV reported that militants had entered Damascus, while Al Hadath TV claimed that the Syrian capital had fallen under the control of militant groups.
⚡ Асад с семьей прибыл в Москву (TACC) | Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow and has been granted asylum in Russia, a Kremlin source told TASS. What is known about Bashar al-Assad: “Assad and members of his family have arrived in Moscow. Russia, based on humanitarian considerations, granted them asylum.”
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■ Syrian Army informs officers of regime change – Reuters (RT.com) | Jihadists claim they have taken control of the capital, Damascus following a rapid offensive. The Syrian Army command announced on Sunday that President Bashar Assad’s 24-year rule has come to an end, according to a Syrian officer who spoke to Reuters. The announcement follows a rapid offensive by jihadist forces in the capital. The jihadists claim that Damascus is “now free of Assad” and are expected to make their first public statement via state TV, Reuters reports, citing two anti-government sources.