Janice R. Andrews
Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader, made a dramatic escape from Syria on Saturday, December 7, under a cloud of deception, according to multiple media sources. At 9 PM, Assad was en route to Damascus Airport, leaving behind false clues to mislead his staff. He told his chief of staff he was returning to the palace, instructed his team to prepare dinner, and even directed his communications advisor to ready a speech for a supposed presidential address.
In reality, Assad was fleeing to a Russian military base in northern Syria for protection. However, as the base faced imminent attack, Moscow ordered his immediate evacuation. A Russian military aircraft flew Assad to Moscow, where he landed around 2 AM. Once in the Russian capital, he was escorted to one of the city’s most luxurious palaces under heavy security.
This dramatic escape marks a significant turning point in the Syrian conflict, signaling the collapse of Assad’s grip on power. While his future remains uncertain, this escape highlights the ongoing instability in Syria. Stay tuned for further developments.
