Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has stepped down from office following a rapid territorial advance by opposition groups over the past few days. The developments led State TV to declare a “triumph of the great Syrian revolution.” According to Russian officials, Assad and his family have fled to Moscow, where they were granted asylum by the Russian government. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-08/syrian-tv-says-assad-s-government-has-fallen-after-rebel-advance