Assad’s Flight Out of Damascus Crashes? IL-76 ‘Carrying’ Syria Prez ‘Goes Off Radar’ Near Al-Suwayri

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fled the country as rebels captured Damascus on December 8, signaling the potential collapse of his regime. Conflicting reports suggest Assad may be in Latakia, near Russia’s Khmeimim airbase, or in Tehran. Speculation grew after a flight from Damascus disappeared from radar, with some claiming Assad was aboard. While opposition forces announced his regime’s fall, Syrian officials denied the claims, insisting Assad remains in the capital. The situation marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s history. n18oc_crux