During a night operation, the Israeli Navy completely destroyed the Syrian navy. Israeli troops are also creating a “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria and strengthening their positions near the Golan Heights.
Mohamed al-Bashir is appointed acting Prime Minister of Syria until March 2025. Following the capture of Damascus by rebels and Assad's flight to Russia, the country is transitioning to a transitional government.
The G7 countries have expressed their readiness to support the new Syrian government after the change of power. A key condition for support is the observance of human rights and respect for religious and ethnic minorities.
The Israeli military has carried out 250 air strikes on Syrian military targets, including air bases and military facilities. IDF tanks are advancing to the suburbs of Damascus, and the Israeli Air Force is close to destroying the Syrian Air Force.
Turkey opens the Yayladagi checkpoint on the border with Syria for the return of migrants. The checkpoint has been closed since 2013 due to fighting, and its opening should facilitate the voluntary return of 3 million Syrians.
The president of Ukraine said that the combat-ready Russian army is now in Ukraine, so the Assad regime in Syria has fallen. According to him, if Ukraine falls, Putin will return to Syria and other regions.
Bundestag MP Jens Spahn offered to pay 1,000 euros each to Syrians who agree to return from Germany to Syria. He also suggests organizing a conference on the reconstruction of the country together with Austria, Turkey and Jordan.
Former Idlib Development Minister Muhammad al-Bashir has been appointed head of the Syrian Interim Government. He has already held meetings with the HTS leader and a former Assad-era prime minister to form a new cabinet.
Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Bashar al-Assad left Syria after the capture of Damascus by opposition forces and was granted asylum in Russia. The Syrian prime minister announced his readiness to transfer power to the new leadership.
The Syrian embassy in Moscow raised the flag of the opposition after the change of power in the country. Bashar al-Assad, who led the country for 24 years, was granted asylum in Russia after the capture of Damascus by rebels.
ISW reports on the possible loss of Russian bases in Syria, which will affect the Russian military presence in the region. The loss of bases will disrupt logistics and weaken Russia's operations in Africa and the Middle East.
Brent and WTI oil prices rose 0. 5% due to political tensions following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria. Saudi Aramco is cutting prices for Asia due to weak demand, while OPEC+ is delaying production increases until April 2025.
Russia has initiated an urgent closed meeting of the UN Security Council due to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Syrian rebels captured Damascus, and Israel took control of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights.
The rebels captured Damascus and released thousands of prisoners from Syrian prisons, including the Sedna military prison. Among those released are women and children who were held in harsh conditions for years.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. The new government should review relations with the Russian Federation and recognize the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Gur reports that the loss of the signal of the IL-76T plane with Assad was a cover for his evacuation from Damascus. The Russian contingent is hurriedly leaving Syria by sea and air.
The Israeli military attacked a Research Center in Damascus, where Iranian long-range missiles were allegedly being developed. The headquarters of Customs and military intelligence in the Kafr Souza area was also shelled.
Rebels seized Damascus and the presidential palace, and Bashar al-Assad fled the capital. EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas called The Fall of the Assad regime evidence of the weakness of Russia and Iran.
Looters took out almost all the property from the Presidential Palace of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. Local residents and rebels are trying to stop a wave of looting in the Syrian capital.
Israeli forces took control of the buffer zone on the Golan Heights after the fall of the Assad government. Netanyahu declared the necessity of the seizure due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.
Britain, France and Turkey have commented on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. It is reported about the capture of Damascus by rebels and the disappearance of the plane with Assad from radar.
Syrian rebels have discovered a large number of luxury cars in President Bashar al-Assad's garage after the capture of Damascus. Among the confiscated cars are Ferrari, Audi, Mercedes and other luxury brands.
The Pentagon has confirmed that it will not withdraw troops from eastern Syria to fight ISIS. Rebels captured Damascus, and the plane carrying President Assad disappeared from radar while fleeing the capital.
The Syrian Air plane, which was probably carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, disappeared from radar after a sharp turn in the air. According to sources, there is a version about the possible downing of the plane.
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.
President Assad left Damascus, and the army declared the end of his 24-year rule. Thousands of people are celebrating in the streets, and rebels have liberated Sedna prison.
Rebel forces are approaching the center of the capital, and the Presidential Guard has left its usual location.
The rebels broke through the defenses and entered the suburbs of Homs, advancing 30 km from Damascus. In a week, they captured several major cities, including Aleppo, Hama and Deir ez-Zor.
The rebels have captured the last village near Homs and are approaching the city. Taking the city could cut off the Assad regime from the coast with Russian bases and Alawite support.
