Syrian rebels have captured the country's capital, Damascus, and the luxurious palace of President Bashar al-Assad. 59-year-old dictatorial President Bashar al-Assad left war-torn Syria and reached Moscow. Where he has been given asylum by Russia. At the same time, America has carried out several air strikes on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, which is occupied by rebels.
America's objective is to prevent ISIS from emerging
US Central Command said its forces carried out dozens of airstrikes on Islamic State targets in central Syria on Sunday. The aim of these US air strikes is to prevent the re-emergence of Islamic State in the war-torn country.
More than 75 air strikes were carried out
More than 75 targets have been attacked in this operation using multiple US Air Force forces including B-52, F-15 and A-10. America will continue to attack to stop the increasing dominance of ISIS in Syria.
ISIS will get a befitting reply – US
Gen. Michael Eric Kurilla said, 'There should be no doubt that we will not allow ISIS to regroup and take advantage of the current situation in Syria.' Along with this he said, 'All organizations in Syria should know that if they partner with or support ISIS in any way, we will give them a befitting reply.
America explained the reason for attack on ISIS on X
Rebels entered the prison and released the prisoners
As the president fled the country, rebels in Syria released hundreds of prisoners who had been jailed for decades during Assad's rule. In this festive atmosphere, some people also vandalized shops.
Statues of President Assad and his family were demolished
People in the city left with essential goods before the rebels declared a curfew. Posters, banners and statues of Assad and his family were pulled down and vandalized in various parts of Syria.
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