As the situation in Syria escalates, Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow after rebels seized Damascus. Meanwhile, Russia has requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the ramifications of the current events. The Israeli military has conducted airstrikes targeting numerous sites in Syria, while the U.S. has intensified its attacks against ISIS and engaged with rebel groups through Turkey. President Joe Biden described the changes as a historical opportunity for the Syrian people, raising concerns about the new balance of power in the region.