Assad getting his ass kicked.

[Gomez Adams]

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

The surge in fighting has raised the prospect of another violent front reopening in the Middle East, at a time when U.S.-backed Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both Iranian-allied groups.

www.nbcnews.com

This shows just how thin Russia and Iran are stretched. They no longer have the forces to spare to help Assad.

 

[Zeedox]

Isn't there still a warm water Russian run port/base there? In Tartus?

Bingo!

Tartus naval base - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Gomez Adams]

I think most of those ships are now at the bottom of the Black Sea.

 

[Zeedox]

Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus – live updates

Anti-regime forces declare Damascus ‘free’ of Assad as government forces withdraw presence

www.theguardian.com

 

[Gomez Adams]

Fucker got out while the getting was good. What a leader.

 

[Gomez Adams]

It's over. They've taken Damascus.

Meanwhile, in Russia...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1865642948643246168

 

[Zeedox]

Fucker got out while the getting was good. What a leader.

(with apologies to Kenny Rogers)
Ya gotta know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em.

 

[Gomez Adams]

Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com)

Breaking: Assad is in Moscow and has been granted political asylum after fleeing Syria, according to Russian state media. https://on.wsj.com/3OPAmN6

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