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Mount Qasyun Tunnels Discovered Linking Republican Guard to Assad's Presidential Palace After December 8, 2024, Fall

Jan 5, 2025, 07:25 AM

A network of tunnels has been uncovered on Mount Qasyun, which overlooks Damascus, linking a military complex to the presidential palace of Bashar al-Assad. This revelation follows the recent fall of Assad's regime after rebels toppled him on December 8, 2024. The tunnels, reportedly used to fortify Assad's control over the capital, were discovered by officials from the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The tunnels include a military barracks associated with the Republican Guard and were part of a larger military bunker that housed weapons and telecommunications systems. The discovery highlights the extent of Assad's efforts to maintain power during his rule, particularly after he fled to Moscow amid the rebels' advance.