Syrian capital faces sudden rebel push as president's location remains mystery
Armed groups made quick progress towards Damascus after decade-long civil war. Local sources report sounds of fighting while state media tries to keep population calm
Anti-government forces moved into Damascus in a fast-paced operation (happening early Dec-8)‚ marking a key-point in Syrias long-running conflict. This push comes after almost 13 years of back-and-forth fighting across the middle-eastern country
The location of Bashar al-Assad remains unclear‚ while rebel units search the city-center. The islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham made its way through defense lines in less than 14 days - a speed that surprised many observers
Our forces behind enemy lines have begun searching for Bashar al-Assad in Damascus
Local people report hearing gun-shots in the capital; however state-run TV stations try to calm down citizens by warning them not to trust un-official news. The Washington Post hasnt yet confirmed rebels presence in the city-center (but continues to monitor the situation)
