Rapidly advancing rebel groups threaten Assad's power in Syria

In a surprisingly swift advance, Syrian rebel groups have reached the strategically significant city of Homs. This development poses a serious threat to President Bashar al-Assad's control over the country and could have far-reaching consequences for the civil war in Syria. If the city of Homs falls, it would effectively disrupt the shortest land route between the capital, Damascus, and the Mediterranean coast. On the coast, in the city of Tartus, there is an important Russian base, which further underscores the strategic significance of the current offensives. The information about the rebels' advance comes from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which continuously monitors and analyzes the conflict. This rapid shift in the balance of power could have impacts not only on the ongoing battles but also on geopolitical interests and alliances in the region.