Recently, a statement purportedly from ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was posted on the Syrian Presidency Telegram account, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his unexpected departure from the country. According to the statement, Assad clarified that his exit from Syria was not premeditated and did not occur during the final stages of the conflict.
The statement indicated that Assad remained in Damascus fulfilling his duties until the early hours of Sunday, December 8, 2024. It was mentioned that he relocated to Russia's Hmeimim airbase on the same day, following a request from Moscow for evacuation when the base came under attack.
