Syria

Rebel groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham entered the Syrian city of Homs and captured key areas. During the operation, more than 3,500 prisoners were released from the military 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.

Asma Assad and her three children went to Russia while the Syrian President himself remains in the country. The rebels have captured large areas and are approaching Homs, where thousands of people are being evacuated.

Iran has begun evacuating Quds Special Forces commanders and diplomats from Syria due to a large-scale rebel offensive. This shows the weakening of Iranian influence in the region and its ability to support the Assad regime.

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.

The Syrian Democratic Forces have taken control of the city of Deir ez-Zor in the east of the country. Government forces and their allies, supported by Iran, unexpectedly left the city and its environs.

The Turkish president expressed support for the insurgency in Syria in the direction of Damascus. Erdogan said he wants the offensive through Idlib, Khomuta Homs to continue "without incident.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon has called on Ukrainians to refrain from traveling to Syria due to the worsening situation. Those who are in the country are advised to follow security measures and consider leaving.

Russian propaganda channels groundlessly accuse Ukraine of destabilizing the situation in Syria. Meanwhile, Syrian rebels have captured the strategically important cities of Hama and Aleppo.

Rebels have driven government forces out of the city of Hama, paving the way for an offensive in southern Syria. This weakens the position of Assad and his allies from Russia and Iran in the region.

The President of Ukraine discussed strategic issues of international security with the head of the GUR. Zelenskyy announces sanctions against the Georgian government for its pro-russian stance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine categorically rejects the accusations of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN regarding the involvement of the Main Intelligence Directorate in supporting the rebels in Syria. The Ministry emphasizes that it is Russia and Iran that are responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the region.

Assad's army launched a counteroffensive against Islamist rebels near the strategic city of Hama with air support. Earlier, the rebels captured Aleppo and advanced 130 km to the South.

The UN has requested гуманіт 47 billion in humanitarian aid for 32 countries in 2025. The current demand for 2024 is only 43% funded, which is one of the worst figures in history.

The Turkish president held a telephone conversation with Putin on the situation in Syria and regional issues. Erdogan stressed the importance of a diplomatic solution to the conflict and the protection of civilians.

The US military destroyed rocket launchers and a T-64 tank in eastern Syria in response to the shelling of the MSS Euphrates base. The Pentagon is investigating who is behind the attack, suggesting involvement of pro-Iranian forces.

the Russian military contingent in Syria is suffering significant losses and is retreating chaotically after the success of the opposition. Moscow has suspended rotations and plans to send mercenaries from the "African Corps".

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expresses concern about the aggravation of the situation in Syria, where the war has been going on for 13 years. The conflict has resulted in numerous civilian casualties and poses a threat to regional security.

Putin discussed with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian the aggravation of the situation in Syria. Opposition forces are moving south of the country, fighting is underway in the cities of Hama, Homs and Suwayda.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the training of 300 thousand military personnel in reserve regiments to participate in the war. Seven companies of instructors and eight training companies were created, including training of drone operators.

Opposition forces are moving to southern Syria, and fighting has begun in the cities of Hama, Homs and Suwayda. The Russian military is evacuating from bases, leaving equipment and weapons, and the Russian command recognizes the loss of control over the situation.

The US State Department has called on the parties to the conflict in Syria to de-escalate and protect civilians. Rebels have captured Aleppo, and airstrikes by Syrian and Russian troops have killed 25 people in Idlib.

As a result of airstrikes by Syrian and Russian troops on residential areas of Idlib, at least 25 people were killed. The attacks came amid the escalation of the conflict and Assad's statements about his intentions to defeat the rebels in Aleppo.

The airstrikes targeted a rebel-controlled residential area in central Idlib. The attack caused significant damage in the area, which is home to about 4 million people.

Russian and Syrian planes attacked the city of Idlib, killing 4 people. The rebels captured several cities near Aleppo, including the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone.

Russia replaced the commander of the group in Syria due to significant losses during the offensive of pro-Turkish forces. General Kisel was replaced by Chaiko, and the commander of the Russian Navy Moiseev arrived at the base in Tartus.

Syrian rebels with the support of Turkey completely captured the city of Aleppo. During the assault, a statue of President Bashar al-Assad's brother and father was knocked down, and the flag of Free Syria was raised over the Citadel.

Russian aircraft attacked Aleppo for the first time since 2016. The Rebels blew up two cars and are moving towards the center, the airport and roads are closed.

The rebels have reached the center of Aleppo, all roads and the airport are closed. Russia has promised to provide additional military assistance to Assad within 72 hours, and government forces have been ordered to retreat cautiously.