Opposition fighters enter Damascus as Syrian government faces crisis

Syria's government is in crisis as opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army, have entered Damascus. This marks the first time opposition forces have reached the capital since 2018, following a rapid advance that began on November 27. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali stated the government is willing to transfer power to a transitional government. Reports indicate that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country, although Jalali did not confirm this. The opposition's offensive has also seen gains in other regions, including Aleppo and Homs. The Syrian government now controls only three of 14 provincial capitals, as the situation continues to evolve rapidly.