First statement from the US regarding developments in Syria
The United States has issued a statement regarding the capture of Damascus by HTS-led jihadist groups and Assad's departure from the capital. The White House stated that President Biden and his team are closely monitoring the situation.
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The 53-year-old Assad regime in Syria has come to an end. Opposition forces have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus. A statement regarding the developments has also come from the United States. In the statement made by the White House
Armed groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria captured Damascus today as a result of the attacks they have been carrying out against the Assad administration since November 27.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that Syrian army forces have abandoned Damascus International Airport.
According to Reuters, the Syrian Army Command has informed its officers that the Assad administration has fallen.
With the entry of HTS into Damascus, the Assad administration in Syria has completely collapsed. Reuters reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus and moved to an unknown location.
FIRST OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE US
The first official statement from the United States regarding the developments has been released.
In the statement made by the White House, it was said, “US President Joe Biden and his team are closely monitoring the extraordinary situation in Syria and are in constant communication with local partners on the ground.”