Assad fled the country, and Syrians in Turkey celebrated in the streets.

Armed opposition groups entered the center of the capital Damascus, which the Bashar al-Assad regime lost control of in Syria. While Assad fled abroad, this marked the end of the 61-year Ba'ath regime.

CELEBRATIONS BY SYRIANS IN TURKEY

Syrians in Turkey, who followed the developments, took to the streets early in the morning with Turkish and Free Syrian Army flags to celebrate. Syrians filled the streets and avenues across the country, forming convoys with their vehicles.

ISTANBUL

Syrians in Istanbul celebrated. Groups gathered enthusiastically in Fatih and Esenyurt after the morning prayer, organizing convoys accompanied by Arabic songs. Groups waving Syrian flags from their vehicle windows chanted slogans. In some areas, the display of the Turkish flag alongside the Syrian flag during the marches drew attention.

ADANA

The departure of Bashar al-Assad was celebrated like a wedding by Syrians in Adana. A young Syrian said, "It is time to return to our country. The Turks were very good; we will miss you all."

GAZIANTEP

Syrians living in Gaziantep celebrated by taking to the streets, avenues, and squares. Hundreds of Syrians gathered in the Millet Mosque square and Maarif Square in the Şahinbey district, celebrating with Turkish flags and the flags of the Syrian National Army, organizing a convoy.

KAYSERI

Syrians living in Kayseri celebrated in the Küçükmustafa neighborhood of the Kocasinan district. Carrying Turkish flags and the flags of opposition groups, Syrians marched while frequently chanting slogans. Police teams took security measures in the area to prevent any negative incidents.

KAHRAMANMARAS

Syrians living in Kahramanmaraş gathered to celebrate. Syrians in the Şazibey, Yusuflar, and Hacı Bayram Veli neighborhoods held demonstrations.

ANKARA

Syrians celebrated in Ankara. Hundreds of Syrians living in the Önder neighborhood of the Altındağ district took to the streets joyfully to welcome the developments.

IZMIR

Syrians gathered in front of the Konak Pier in Izmir, celebrating the collapse of the regime with Turkish and Syrian flags.

BURSA

Syrians living in Bursa gathered in the 15 July Democracy Square to hold celebrations of joy.

KILIS

A large number of Syrians living in Kilis took to the streets with their vehicles to form a convoy. Those who came to Cumhuriyet Square with flags held a celebration of joy.

ELAZIG

With Assad's escape, thousands of Syrians living in Elazığ celebrated with music. A Syrian citizen participating in the celebration expressed that they would start returning to their country due to Assad's departure.

MERSIN

A group of Syrians gathered in the Yeni Mahalle of the Akdeniz district in Mersin, celebrating the fall of the Assad regime by marching and forming a convoy with their vehicles. Syrians carried Syrian flags and made victory signs.

KONYA

Syrians living in Konya gathered in the park in front of the Şems-i Tebrizi Tomb to celebrate the loss of control by the Assad regime, chanting "Syria is one."

The police took security measures in the celebration area and important points of the city.

TRABZON

Syrians living in Trabzon held joyful demonstrations.

ADIYAMAN

Syrians in the Gölbaşı district of Adıyaman also celebrated in the town center. They celebrated with Turkish flags and the flags of the Syrian National Army.

CILVEGÖZ BORDER GATE

Syrians who gathered at the Cilvegözü Customs Gate held joyful demonstrations.