ALWAGHT- The Syrian government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, fell early Sunday as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants seized control of the capital, Damascus.
Speculation continues over the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad amid unconfirmed reports of a potential plane crash or shootdown involving an aircraft he was allegedly aboard. According to Reuters, two Syrian sources suggested Assad might have been killed, citing the plane's abrupt U-turn and disappearance from radar. However, the identities of those onboard remain unverified.
Simultaneously, Israeli tanks reportedly crossed into the occupied Syrian Golan Heights on Sunday morning, initiating a ground invasion into southern Syria. Zionist media outlets confirmed the deployment of Israeli forces in the Quneitra region, signaling heightened tensions in the region.
These events unfold against the backdrop of escalating unrest in Syria, with reports suggesting that terrorist forces have taken control of Damascus. Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali pledged to remain in the country to maintain government operations and announced a Council of Ministers meeting to prepare for a potential transfer of power. Conflicting reports indicate Assad may have fled, while the Syrian Army reportedly informed officers that his rule has ended.
Amid the chaos, the Russian Coordination Center reported that joint operations between the Syrian army and Russian forces killed 300 terrorists and destroyed 55 vehicles in the past 24 hours. However, control of key areas, including Damascus Airport, appears uncertain, with local sources and Western media suggesting government forces have lost their grip. The Syrian government has yet to issue an official response to these unfolding events.
