Latest News from Syria in the Last 24 Hours

Political Changes: Last night, on December 18, 2024, Damascus saw the first civilian flight since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. A Syrian Airlines plane took off for Aleppo, symbolizing an attempt to return to normal life after political chaos.

Economic Challenges: The Syrian pound continues to depreciate with inflation reaching new peaks. Today, the prices of basic food items in Damascus have increased by 45% compared to last month. Locals report that even an income of 100,000 Syrian pounds (around $25 USD) does not cover a family's basic needs for a week.

Military Actions: Turkish forces have begun an operation to capture the western part of the Ain al-Arab (Kobani) area, which has been under Kurdish YPG control. On the night of December 19, 2024, sounds of fighting were heard near the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates River, confirming military activity in this area.

Humanitarian Situation: In Manbij, in northern Syria, there was a tragic incident where a local resident and their child were killed by artillery shelling, sparking protests among the local population against the ongoing war. Additionally, international human rights organizations report new evidence of torture in prisons still under the control of the former regime.

International Involvement: The new transitional government of Syria made an official statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressing intent to reconsider the issue of Russian military bases in the country, labeling them "undesirable" in light of past support for Assad's regime.

Conclusion: Syria remains in a state of instability, where each day brings new challenges on the path to restoring peace and stability in the country.