As the weekend nears, the Syrian military is approaching a complete victory in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. Douma is effectively the last city still under total rebel control for awhile no agreement remains on withdrawal.
On Friday, rebels were withdrawing from Harasta, as part of a ceasefire deal reached with Russia. Later in the evening, rebels reported agreed to withdraw from Arbin, Jobar, and the other areas in the district’s far south.
Civilians continue to flee from Douma, but the rebels themselves remain dug in, and Syrian and Russian warplanes continue to carry out airstrikes against the city. There is no word of negotiation on a formal withdrawal from Douma.
A month ago, Eastern Ghouta was the last major rebel-held territory near the capital. In the course of the ongoing offensive, the Syrian military has retaken the overwhelming majority of the territory, limiting rebel access to the capital.
No doubt the poor old Syrian soldiers are cursing Assad for letting the rebels go instead of killing them all now. Of course, they may also be saying ‘I hope those bastards run at least as far as Europe and rob, rape and slaughter the vile infidels as God intended, instead of murdering a good Muslim like me.’
Some one must still be financing and feeding the rebels or they would have stopped fighting a long time ago . Yes they probably will go home where there are a lot more Christian infidels to kill . God knows they have already beheaded enough infidels in Syria already .
These mercenaries are paid by Saudi Arabia and supported by the American military and CIA. I think Syria feels they will be easier to kill in the less populated Northern regions.
Most of the civilians are reportedly glad to see the DAESH depart, but the not shooting and bombing anymore by anyone part is the big seller.