Syria

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad secretly fled to Moscow after the rebels overthrew the regime. He took out about $135 billion and left a collection of luxury cars in Damascus.

Peter Pellegrini expressed concern about the possible entry of weapons and various groups of people into Slovakia after the war ends. The President is also considering a visit to Kyiv.

EU representatives are planning to contact Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to discuss the closure of Russian military bases in Syria. The United States is already engaged in a dialog with the new government after the overthrow of the Assad regime.

An explosion occurred on the railroad tracks near an engine plant in the Ulyanovsk railway district. The incident has complicated the logistics of the Russian military, the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence reports.

The Russian military in Syria is facing a critical shortage of water and food at the Tartus and Khmeimim bases. Moscow plans to keep up to 3,000 troops at these bases while the withdrawal from remote areas continues.

Enemy troops have begun to withdraw from advanced positions in northern Syria and the Alawite Mountains. moscow plans to maintain control over the Hmeymim air base and the naval facility in Tartus.

Hundreds of Russian troops are unable to get from Homs province to the Hmeymim airbase because of the threat of shelling. Russia plans to use 25 military transport aircraft to evacuate troops and equipment from Syria.

Turkey has announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. Burhan Keroglu, who was previously the ambassador to Mauritania, was appointed as the charge d'affaires.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has announced its readiness to provide humanitarian aid to the Syrian people through the Grain from Ukraine program. The program is coordinated with the UN World Food Program and has already attracted $180 million.

The former head of Damascus Central Prison is accused in the United States of torturing prisoners in 2005-2008. Samir Usman Alsheikh, 72, arrived in the United States in 2020 and was arrested in Los Angeles.

HTS rebels seized military bases and Captagon distribution centers, allegedly run by Bashar al-Assad's brother. Huge quantities of narcotic stimulants were found. They plan to destroy them.

Intoxicated soldiers of the terrorist country are looting while preparing to evacuate their bases in Syria. Every day, 4-5 flights are made to remove equipment, and ships are also used through the port of Tartus.

The G7 countries reaffirmed their support for the political process in Syria and called for the formation of a new inclusive government. The leaders emphasized the need to bring the Assad regime to justice and destroy chemical weapons.

The Israel Defense Forces said it could strike Iran's nuclear facilities after weakening its allies in the region. The Israeli Air Force is increasing its readiness for potential strikes despite Iran's denial of developing nuclear weapons.

BILD journalists visited Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace in Damascus after he fled the country. The luxurious residence was looted, partially burned, and a portrait of Putin was thrown and trampled.

Syrian rebels burned the tomb of former President Hafez al-Assad in the city of Qardaha. Statues and posters of both Assad presidents were destroyed across the country during the celebration of the regime's overthrow.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban had an hour-long phone conversation with Putin about the situation in Ukraine. He spoke about the “most dangerous weeks of the war” and Hungary's intention to seek a ceasefire through diplomacy.

Putin and Orban discussed energy projects and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone conversation. Orban expressed interest in a diplomatic solution to the “Ukrainian crisis.

According to The Washington Post, Ukrainian intelligence provided Syrian rebels with about 150 drones and 20 operators. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels captured Damascus, and Assad fled to Russia.

At the 35-minute meeting, Trump expressed his desire for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine. Zelensky and Macron stressed the need for security guarantees and US support.

Two occupants who kidnapped and tortured the mother of a Ukrainian law enforcement officer have been identified in Izium. The woman was kept in a torture chamber for 10 days, where she was electrocuted, raped and tortured.

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.

After the fall of the Assad regime and its flight to Russia, European countries have been massively suspending consideration of asylum applications from Syrian citizens. These countries include France, Germany, Britain, Sweden, and others.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that peace talks on Ukraine are likely to begin in the winter. Poland seeks to play a key role in resolving the conflict and will hold a number of important meetings.

The President of Ukraine commented on photos of Syrian prisons after Assad's escape. Zelenskyy drew parallels between the methods of the Assad and Putin regimes, pointing to the similarity of their crimes against humanity.

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.

Russia has organized a large-scale evacuation of troops and equipment from Syria through the Hmeymim air base. A caravan of military transport aircraft and ships is being used, and emergency dismantling of equipment is underway in the port of Tartus.

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.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,350 Russian troops and destroyed 5 tanks. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 755,940 people and over 9,500 tanks.