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When the morning sun rose on December 8, 2024, it marked a pivotal moment in Syrian history—one devoid of the Assad regime's presence. Civilians thronged the streets of Damascus in jubilation as they witnessed the fall of a regime that had wrought devastation on their nation for decades. In a unified cry for freedom, citizens toppled symbols of oppression while jubilant crowds celebrated in towns and cities nationwide.
Remarkably, most of the military engagement in the capital was rendered bloodless as regime forces, overwhelmed and disheartened, opted to retreat rather than fight. Reports surfaced indicating the dramatic flight of Bashar al-Assad himself, who secured asylum in Russia, leaving his regime in disarray.