The fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains unclear as reports emerge of his departure from Damascus, with claims suggesting he may have landed in Russia. While Russian news agencies report that he has been granted asylum, there are conflicting accounts about the potential crash of his plane. Analysts speculate on the implications of his possible ousting and the future of governance in Syria, particularly with the involvement of the jihadist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham in any new government structure.