Syrians explore Assad's palaces and luxury cars after regime collapse

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Syrians have begun to explore and ransack the palaces of ousted leader Bashar Al-Assad after his regime collapsed in just ten days. Videos show people taking selfies and discovering luxury cars in his abandoned homes. Assad's 24-year rule ended on December 8, when rebels captured Damascus. His departure followed a rapid offensive that began on November 27, leading to the fall of major cities, including Aleppo and Homs. Reports indicate that Assad fled to Russia, seeking asylum. His regime's sudden collapse may signal a significant shift in the ongoing civil war that has lasted nearly 14 years.


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