Assad flees to Moscow and receives asylum after rebels capture Damascus

Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, has fled to Moscow with his family and received asylum from Russia, according to TASS. This follows the capture of Damascus by rebels, marking the end of Assad's 24-year rule. Celebrations are occurring in Syria as the Assad regime collapses. U.S. President Joe Biden commented on the regime's fall, calling it a moment of justice for the Syrian people. Assad's departure and asylum in Russia represent a significant shift in the Syrian conflict, as his location was previously unknown. The situation highlights the ongoing turmoil in Syria following years of civil war.