The Syrian presidential palace in ruins on a day of chaos. (Source: Guardian)
According to the Guardian, hundreds of Syrians flocked to the Tishreen presidential palace in Damascus, south of Mount Qasioun, after hearing the news that the rebel force Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) officially took control of the capital from the government of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8.
Just 24 hours later, many buildings inside the Syrian presidential palace were robbed and burned.
A rebel gunman on the red carpet in the hallway of Tishreen Palace on December 8.
Several rooms were ransacked, furniture was disturbed, and several portraits of ousted President Bashar al-Assad were found on the floor.
Some people were seen collecting valuables inside the mansion.
Rebel gunmen sat in the president's office with battle maps scattered on the ground.
Ms. Umm Nader, 35, who lives near the presidential palace with her husband, also visited the complex, which they described as now a "museum."
The Syrian presidential palace is a complex of six-story buildings located in the wealthy al-Maliki neighborhood of Damascus. It was previously off-limits to ordinary citizens.
The scene was reminiscent of the day President Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq collapsed 20 years ago.
Some Syrians take souvenir photos inside the presidential palace, which they could not enter before.
A scene of devastation outside the main gate leading to the mansion.
The gunman, holding an AK, raised his hand in a V-sign for victory in a devastated hall at Tishreen Palace.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/dinh-tong-thong-syria-tan-hoang-sau-24h-chuyen-giao-quyen-luc-ar912516.html
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