Since there seems to be hardly any resistance in Damascus so far, the Syrian Mediterranean coast will apparently actually become the Assadists' last stronghold, regardless of how the soldiers who fled from the south managed to get there. According to local reports, the high-ranking officials from the Al-Shayrat Air Base have now been brought to the coast by helicopter.
It is quite possible that the Khmeimim Air Base will be the Assad regime's last seat of government. This is currently being hastily evacuated by the Russians by sea and air.
Thank you for your reports. It is simply astonishing on all levels how quickly an entire country with millions of people can be turned upside down and how a small spark of hope (the rapid fall of Aleppo) can get thousands of people up and running, so that the actually feared military has no chance.
The Taliban hadn't really been defeated, they were all over the country between 2001-21, and the Republican government never did appear strong. Assad was supposedly powerful with his very dedicated friends, and his opposition hopelessly hammered into the fringes of the country.
Very much appreciate your Syria updates Tom. Shamefully I have not kept myself up to date and this is despite doing a lot of work for a charity operating in Syria since the start of the war 😕. Thank you for the detailed updates, you have done a very, very good job 👍.
Assad skipped town to Abu Dhabi
Thanks for all the extra work you put in today!!! Could they fly to Iran?
Only Su-24s would have sufficient range for that.
They can always hitch a ride to Moscow on Russian aircraft. Their “skills" in bombing civilians would be of value there.
Iraq will do as well
The new government won't want to use the planes?
I doubt that.
Foremost, they're all 41-45-years-old trash. Only L-39s, Su-24s and MiG-29s are (slightly) newer.
They are only good for killing civilians. That won't be part of the new government's plans, at least not yet.
Have a good night, Tom!
Thank you for the good news.
Thanks for the coverage! It sure was an interesting day.
Thank you Tom for a brilliant day of reporting.
Thank you Tom and good night.
Since there seems to be hardly any resistance in Damascus so far, the Syrian Mediterranean coast will apparently actually become the Assadists' last stronghold, regardless of how the soldiers who fled from the south managed to get there. According to local reports, the high-ranking officials from the Al-Shayrat Air Base have now been brought to the coast by helicopter.
It is quite possible that the Khmeimim Air Base will be the Assad regime's last seat of government. This is currently being hastily evacuated by the Russians by sea and air.
Thank you for your reports. It is simply astonishing on all levels how quickly an entire country with millions of people can be turned upside down and how a small spark of hope (the rapid fall of Aleppo) can get thousands of people up and running, so that the actually feared military has no chance.
Thank you Tom.
Reports of lots of Russian transport planes landing at Khmeimim airbase in Syria, including the massive An-124.
I expect the Assadists are hoping the Russians leave them some ammo.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1865495883074212247
I understand that area is a Alwaitte stronghold, so they might be trying to protect that and prevent revenge persecution of their people.
Actually not. Just think back to the Afghan government falling in about 7 days to the Taliban.
Is it surprising that it is happening - sure
Is it surprising that it went that fast - not really
The Taliban hadn't really been defeated, they were all over the country between 2001-21, and the Republican government never did appear strong. Assad was supposedly powerful with his very dedicated friends, and his opposition hopelessly hammered into the fringes of the country.
Very much appreciate your Syria updates Tom. Shamefully I have not kept myself up to date and this is despite doing a lot of work for a charity operating in Syria since the start of the war 😕. Thank you for the detailed updates, you have done a very, very good job 👍.
LOL. Great flag.
Thanks for all of your reporting today!
Wow Tom, you've really burnt the midnight oil on this coverage ! Thanks so much.
Great update, thank you Tom.
Nite Tom, pleasant dreams.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/12/7/syria-war-live-news-govt-says-president-al-assad-has-not-fled-damascus?update=3371052
Syrian opposition captures Public Radio and TV building in Damascus: Report
Thanks again for all today! Would be great if the PSU can fly some of these crates out.