Updates 08-12-2024

# The end of the regime

– Bashar al-Assad left Syria and landed in Moscow as different opposition groups entered Damascus. People on the streets all around Syria celebrating the fall of the regime and tople down Assad statues.
– After talks with HTS Russia sees no danger to its 2 military bases in Syria: Hmeimim air base in Latakia  (often used to launch airstrikes against rebels) and a naval facility at Tartous. Losing Tartous would be a serious blow to Russia’s ability to project power in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa.

– Jubilant supporters of the revolt stormed Syrian embassies in a number of cities around the world, replacing Regime flags with the green, white and black flag thad had been flown throughout the war by his opponents.

#Manbij war

– SNA renewed  their offensive on Manbij with support of turkish artillery and airpower, aslo activating sleeping cells they previously infiltrated in Manbij. Several points under heavy clashes, but SDF recovering control of most of the area.
– Turkish warplanes bombed the Autonomous Administration building in centre of Manbij. They also bombed Qaraqozaq bridge severly damaging it, bridge that connects Manbij and Kobane over the Firat.
– Reports saying the city was abandoned by SDF was a result of information warfare developed by the Turkish state. Manbij remains contested as by Sunday evening, mostly with SNA expanding it’s influence western of Manbij and SDF holding ground on eastern part. Heavy clashes ongoing, with both forces alternating control over multiple counter-offensives.
– Heavy clashes between SNA-SDF outside Tabqa also reported.

# Other relevant events

– US promises to keep troups in Syria to stabilize and prevent ISIS re-emergence

– Israel bombing armories of the ‘de facto’ dissolved SAA to destroy advanced weapons
and occupies demilitarized zone in Golan Heights

– Drone strikes on Hano, Til Temir arearea and close Zirgan on the Dirbesiye road.

– 4 Sehid of SDF after an offensive action of ISIS cell in Shedadi area.

Revolutionary greetings!