Plane fleeing Syria vanishes from radar as rebels claim victory over Assad

A plane fleeing Syria vanished from radar shortly after rebels seized Damascus, raising questions about Bashar al-Assad's fate. The aircraft, which took off from Damascus airport, made a sudden U-turn before disappearing near Homs. Rebels have declared victory, stating that Damascus is now "free of Assad." The Syrian Prime Minister announced he is ready to hand over power, while rebel forces have begun transitioning control in the capital. Reports suggest Assad may have been killed in the plane's disappearance, but some sources indicate he could have reached a Russian airbase or fled to another country. The situation marks a significant shift in Syria's ongoing conflict.