Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58pm on 07 Dec 2024,Saturday International
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist coalition Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), announced they are closing in on Damascus, claiming to be in the final phase of encircling the capital. Rebel commander Hassan Abdel Ghani stated forces are within 20 kilometers of the city, while government officials denied any retreat, affirming control over the Damascus countryside. Despite the government's claims, significant losses in Daraa and Quneitra were reported. Airstrikes by government forces continue as casualties rise. Rebel forces have pledged to protect Syria's minorities, while Hezbollah deploys fighters to support the regime near the Lebanese border.
