Syria's embassy in Moscow raises HTS flag after Assad's departure

Syria's embassy in Moscow has raised the flag of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This marks a significant shift in allegiance following the Islamist-led rebels' offensive that led to Assad's departure. On Monday, men at the embassy celebrated as they hoisted the opposition flag, indicating a new era for the diplomatic mission. An embassy representative confirmed that operations continue under the new flag. Assad fled to Russia as rebels entered Damascus. A Kremlin source stated that the rebels assured the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic sites in Syria.