Islamist fighters claim to have entered the Syrian capital of Damascus, while the Syrian army and security forces reportedly abandoned the international airport. The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has announced an offensive in the city, claiming to have also breached the notorious Sednaya prison. Thousands of residents in Homs celebrate their city’s liberation as the conflict escalates. The Syrian Civil War has been reignited following HTS’s recent offensive, raising concerns over the future of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.