Rebels claim control of Damascus as reports emerge of Bashar al-Assad's missing plane

Rebel forces in Syria have taken control of Damascus, declaring the city "free" and ending President Bashar al-Assad's rule after 13 years. His current location is unknown, leading to speculation about his fate. Reports suggest that Assad may have fled on a plane that disappeared shortly after takeoff. The last known flight, an Illyushin-76, lost signal while flying over Homs, prompting theories that it may have crashed or been shot down. Social media is filled with unverified claims and videos about the plane's disappearance. Some users speculate it suffered a mechanical failure or was attacked, but these claims remain unconfirmed.