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Syrian Rebels Capture Damascus’ Mezzeh AirBase as Reports of Assad’s Death Flood Social Media

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Syrian Rebels Capture Damascus’ Mezzeh AirBase as Reports of Assad’s Death Flood Social Media

Syrian Rebels Capture Damascus’ Mezzeh AirBase as Reports of Assad’s Death Flood Social Media

Syrian rebels have captured the Mezzeh Military Air Base in Damascus, a significant blow to Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

The base, once instrumental in launching rocket and air raids against opposition forces, now lies under rebel control.

As celebrations erupt across Damascus, social media is flooded with unverified claims of Assad's death or escape, fueling speculation about the regime's fate.

The rebels' swift offensive has effectively ended five decades of Baathist rule in Syria, with Damascus declared "liberated." The situation marks a historic turning point in Syria's ongoing conflict.

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