U.S. officials tell my NPR colleague that Russia may be pulling out of #Syria and that its naval ships are out at sea for their protection rather than at Tartous port in Latakia.
— Ruth Sherlock (@Rsherlock) December 7, 2024
The beginning of the end.
I spoke with @arishapiro about the latest: https://t.co/nmeKAEnxoo
Syria: Everything is up for grabs.
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) December 7, 2024
• US-backed Free Syrian Army advances towards Qaryatein
• SDF seizes Deirezzour. Qamishli and Hasakah completely overtaken by them last night
• Turkey-backed SNA advances towards Manbij
• Southern rebels seize Daraa
Assad allies:
— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) December 7, 2024
• Iran withdraws IRGC and other advisors, diplomatic staff from Syria
• Russia says it won’t commit much resources into Damascus, sails its ships to East Med
• Iraq says it won’t send help since Damascus didn’t ask for it
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