Syria's insurgents capture Damascus, ending Assad's 50-year rule in just 10 days

Syria's insurgents swiftly advanced from Idlib province to Damascus, ending the Assad family's 50-year rule in just 10 days. Major cities like Aleppo fell quickly, with fighters celebrating by destroying images of Assad and his family. The insurgents faced little resistance as they captured towns, with many soldiers surrendering. Assad's forces conducted sporadic airstrikes, but the regime's collapse was rapid, culminating in Assad fleeing to Russia. Celebrations erupted in Damascus, with insurgents ransacking Assad's residence and visiting Saydnaya Prison. The insurgents replaced the Assad-era flag with the opposition flag, marking a significant shift in power and raising concerns about future chaos among various armed factions.