Saturday, Aug 1, 2026

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Syrian government falls as 50-year rule of Assad family ends, rebels take over Damascus

Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad left the country as insurgents entered Damascus
Amid violence, MEA cautions Indians to avoid travelling to Syria

Also asks citizens currently residing in Syria to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Damascus
Syria reports Israeli strikes on Damascus and Aleppo airports

According to a military source cited by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the missile strikes occurred "simultaneously" at 13:50 local time, causing significant damage to the airstrips and rendering them "inoperative."
Israel Airstrikes On Syria | Damascus And Aleppo International Airport

These attacks caused significant damage to the runways, rendering them inoperable