Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies
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Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus.

Summary

Syrian troops withdrew from southern provinces of Daraa and Sweida to reinforce Homs, a key city under threat from insurgents.

The rapid advances by opposition fighters, led by the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, aim to overthrow Assad’s government and threaten Syria’s territorial integrity.

The situation is further complicated by the withdrawal of Iran’s military advisers and fighters, leaving Assad’s government with limited access to the outside world.