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However, the situation in Syria is taking a dramatic turn. The recent advancements made by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in capturing key cities such as Aleppo and Hama signal grave repercussions for the Assad regime. The episode highlights that not only has Russia's financial commitment to Syria dwindled due to its focus on the Ukrainian conflict, but it is also losing operational support, as personnel and resources are now dedicated to the East.