Ukraine's Defence Intelligence refutes reports of Assad plane crash
www.pravda.com.ua
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:53:25 +0200
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has described reports that Syrian President Bashar alAssad has been killed in a plane crash as disinformation.
Source Defence Intelligence of Ukraine DIU on Telegram Quote Bashar alAssads escape from Damascus was accompanied by reports that the Syrian dictators Il76T aircraft had disappeared from monitoring radars, allegedly due to a shootdown or a crash. The information available indicates that this disinformation was used by the aggressor state, Russia, as cover for its operation to rescue the Syrian leader and a limited circle of his close associates. The loss of the planes radar signal was likely linked to the actions of the crew, who were following instructions from the Russians and conducted the flight under their guidance.
Details DIU noted that the remnants of Russias contingent in Syria are hurriedly packing up and departing by sea and air.
It was also reported that, following General Sergei Kisels exit, the newly appointed Russian military group commander in Syria, General Alexander Chaiko, has left the country after just a week in post.
The Russians have deployed additional ships, including vessels from the aggressor states Baltic fleet, to evacuate the remaining weapons, equipment and personnel, DIU added.
Background On the morning of 8 December, Syrian insurgents declared the liberation of Damascus.
Assad fled the country.
Reuters reported that there was a very high probability that Assad may have been killed in a plane crash on 8 December.
Meanwhile, Russia claimed that following negotiations with the rebels, Bashar alAssad had decided to step down from the presidency and leave the country, ordering a peaceful transfer of power.
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