08.12.2024 19:21
After the collapse of the 61-year Ba'ath regime in Syria and the escape of Bashar al-Assad from the country, a striking image was recorded in Moscow, the capital of Russia. At the Syrian Embassy in Moscow, which has been a long-time ally of Damascus, the flag of the Ba'ath regime was taken down.
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The flag of the Ba'ath regime, which collapsed in Syria, was taken down at the Syrian Embassy in Moscow.
BASHAR AL-ASSAD HAS FALLEN
The large-scale operation launched by the opposition against Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria on November 27 yielded results in a short time. Armed opposition forces, which captured critical cities one by one, entered the capital Damascus last, marking the end of the 61-year Ba'ath regime. Bashar al-Assad, who lost his last stronghold, found a way out by fleeing the country.
THE BA'ATH FLAG WAS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE EMBASSY IN MOSCOW
While the whereabouts of Assad are unknown, a striking image was captured in his biggest ally, Russia. The Ba'ath regime's flag was taken down at the Syrian Embassy located in the capital, Moscow.
Last night, with the entry of demonstrators into key locations in the Syrian capital, Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime lost control of the city. Regime forces withdrew from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and the international airport. Syrian President Assad fled the country.
DID ASSAD'S PLANE CRASH?
While the whereabouts of Assad have become a major question mark, a flight between Damascus and Latakia has brought along various claims. Flight tracking websites on the internet reported that a plane, which was last seen west of Homs after taking off from the airport in Damascus, was carrying Bashar al-Assad and that the plane made "unusual maneuvers" by descending to 1600 feet before disappearing from radar.
"HE GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO TRANSFER POWER PEACEFULLY"
While Assad's whereabouts remain unclear, a statement was made by Russia, which has been sending supportive messages since the war began but has shown no contribution on the battlefield. In a written statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated, "Assad has decided to leave the presidency and has given instructions to transfer power peacefully."
"RUSSIA IS IN CONTACT WITH ALL OPPOSITION FORCES IN SYRIA"
In a statement indicating that the Russian side is in contact with all opposition forces in Syria, it was noted; "At the same time, we call on all relevant parties to refrain from violence and to resolve all issues through political means. In this context, Russia is in interaction with all opposition forces in Syria. We call for respect for the views of all ethnic and religious groups in Syria and support efforts to establish an inclusive political process in the context of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which was adopted unanimously."
RUSSIAN MILITARY BASES ARE ON HIGH ALERT
In a statement highlighting that Russian military bases in Syria are on "high alert," it was expressed that there is no serious threat to the security of these bases. The statement also noted that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of Russian citizens in Syria.
HOW DID THE 61-YEAR-OLD BA'ATH REGIME FALL?
The Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party came to power in Syria through a coup in 1963. In 1970, Hafiz al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's father, seized power through an internal party coup and became the President of Syria in 1971.
Bashar al-Assad took over the Ba'ath regime in 2000 after his father's death. As popular movements demanding freedom began in Syria in 2011, the regime intervened violently against the masses. The regime's interventions, which resulted in the deaths of thousands, turned the process into a civil war. While armed opposition groups engaged in a long struggle, the regime refused to seek a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the problem despite international pressures.
After the intensification of conflicts in Syria on November 27, the regime lost control in many regions starting from Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. Finally, with the public also taking to the streets in the capital Damascus, regime forces began to withdraw from public institutions and the streets, while anti-regime groups increased their control in the city center. The bloody Ba'ath regime, which lasted for 61 years, and the 53-year rule of the Assad family came to an end.
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