Russian military and diplomats fleeing Damascus in a hurry
The Russian military and diplomats began to leave the Syrian capital, Damascus, in an abrupt manner, and the first armed clashes broke out there.
Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine on Telegram
Quote: "The first armed unrest broke out in Damascus, prompting the Russian troops and diplomats to leave the Syrian capital in a hurry and urgent manner."
Details: According to Ukrainian intelligence, forces opposing the Russian-backed Assad administration are actively marching south of the country, with the first urban confrontations taking place in Hama, Homs and Suwayda.
It is known that the Russian contingent abandoned Hama and relocated to the Khmeimim Airbase. Colonel General Alexander Zhuravlev, chief of the Russian coordinating headquarters in Khmeimim, declared that the situation was out of the Assad regime's control.
In addition, the Russians fled a military base in the city of Khan Shaykhun, leaving behind a huge inventory of weapons and equipment.
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine also reports that on 1 December 2024, Russian planes started airstrikes in Khan Shaykhun. The attack was most likely intended to destroy Russian military assets that had been transferred to rebel troops.
In the midst of the frantic flight of Russian forces, news of the resignation of the Russian contingent's commander, General Kisel, began spreading in Arab-speaking channels.
Colonel Vadim Baikulov, who led a group of Russian special troops, was also summoned to Moscow. He must explain to the Kremlin why his subordinates were killed and military equipment captured in Aleppo.
Background:
- According to Reuters, Russia promised the Assad administration greater military support to oppose the rebels.
- On 2 December, Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press secretary, stated that the Kremlin will continue to support Bashar al-Assad.
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