Syria War: Can Russia’s Mercenaries Save Assad from Rebels? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Syria War: Can Russia’s Mercenaries Save Assad from Rebels? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

As Syrian rebels capture key cities like Aleppo and Hama, Russia is reportedly sending private mercenaries to reinforce Bashar al-Assad’s troops. Ukrainian intelligence claims these fighters, potentially from Russia’s "Africa Corps," are being deployed to counter the Islamist-led offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The rapid rebel advances, including the storming of Hama’s prison and the loss of strategic strongholds, have forced Assad’s forces into retreat. What does this mean for Syria’s ongoing war, and how will Russia’s increased involvement shape the conflict’s future?

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