Syrian Rebels' Advance Threatens Putin’s Gains, Report Says

The rapid advance of Syrian rebels, including the successful capture of Aleppo and Hama, is challenging one of Russia’s key achievements: its 2015 military intervention that strengthened Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to The Washington Post.

The report highlights that the news of Assad’s army being driven out of Hama raises concerns about Moscow’s ability to prevent a potential collapse of Syrian forces.