The Syrian rebel flag was raised by staff at the country’s embassy in Moscow on Monday after rebel forces seized control of Damascus at the weekend. This significant event comes after Russia, one of Syria’s staunchest allies, saw dictator Bashar al-Assad swiftly fleeing to the country on Sunday following the fall of his regime, as per sources.
Despite the regime change, Russian security services at the embassy confirmed that it remains operational, indicating a potential shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
After the collapse of the Assad regime, the streets of the capital Damascus were flooded with Syrians celebrating the newfound freedom. Opposition fighters paraded on tanks, firing celebratory gunshots, while residents expressed their joy by cheering and holding up peace signs. This marked a stunning and unexpected turn of events for the country, which has been embroiled in a brutal civil war since 2011.
