Rebels announce entry to Damascus: presidential palace seized, Assad left the capital
Kyiv • UNN
Syrian rebels entered Damascus and seized the presidential palace. Bashar al-Assad has left the capital, and the prime minister is ready to transfer power to the new leadership.
To date, it has become known about the likely collapse of the fall of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. The Rebel Alliance, which has made significant progress in its offensive since last week, announced the capture of the capital Damascus and reported the fall of ruler Bashar al-Assad. it is reported that ruler Assad has left the capital.
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Anti-government Islamist militants in Syria say they have entered the capital Damascus. This is confirmed by the Syrian monitoring center for Human Rights Rami Abdel-Rahman.
After a rapid advance in Damascus, the rebels entered the presidential palace.
The video on social networks shows armed men shooting into the air at the entrance gate, where the territory of the palace probably begins. The Al-Arabiya news channel showed footage of the rebels exploring the palace premises and gardens and taking photos.
Syrian President and ruler Bashar al-Assad is likely to have recently left Damascus.
Meanwhile, prime minister Mohammed Al-Jalali announced his readiness to transfer power. In a video message, he said that he is ready to hand over the reins of power "to any leadership that determines the Syrian people.
According to the rebels, state institutions in Damascus should "remain under the supervision of the former prime minister until the official transfer of power.
Recall
Rebel forces are approaching the center of the capital, and the Presidential Guard has left its usual location.
