Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captured Damascus, ending the Assad regime’s rule. The campaign began two weeks ago, with HTS targeting Aleppo, Homs, and Hama. By Friday, Syria’s three largest cities had fallen, paving the way for Damascus. The seizure of Daraa on Saturday removed the final barrier to the capital. HTS used drone warfare to overwhelm government forces. Assad fled the country and relinquished the presidency, as confirmed by Russia, which had backed the regime during Syria's civil war.
