Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly fled the country as rebels captured Damascus on December 8, signaling the potential collapse of his regime. Conflicting reports suggest Assad may be in Latakia, near Russia’s Khmeimim airbase, or in Tehran. Speculation grew after a flight from Damascus disappeared from radar, with some claiming Assad was aboard. While opposition forces announced his regime’s fall, Syrian officials denied the claims, insisting Assad remains in the capital. The situation marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s history. n18oc_crux

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had left office and departed the country after giving orders there be a peaceful handover of power.

In a statement, the ministry did not say where Assad was now and said Russia has not taken part in the talks around his departure.

It said Russia’s military bases in Syria had been put on a state of high alert, but that there was no serious threat to them at the current time.

It said Moscow was in touch with all Syrian opposition groups and urged all sides to refrain from violence