Media reported a fire in Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus

AFP news agency in the social network X (former Twitter) on December 8 reported a fire in the presidential palace of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

It is specified that the reception hall in the palace is on fire. Details of the incident are not given.

CNN noted that earlier in the palace were seen Syrians, "including armed men and even small children". According to the publication, they were taking chairs and other pieces of furniture out of the building.

Arab Spring 2.0: armed opposition in Syria claims control of Damascus

The country's prime minister has signaled his readiness to hand over power to the new leadership

Earlier in the day, the armed opposition in Syria announced the start of a curfew in Damascus. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a result of negotiations with the opposition decided to leave the post of head of state and leave the country.

Also on Sunday, it was reported that Syrian formations took control of the prison "Seidnaya" in the suburbs of Damascus. They released all the prisoners. Later it was reported that opposition forces stormed the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

Prime Minister of the SAR Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that most of the Syrian government ministers remain in Damascus. He also emphasized that he is ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people and noted that a new stage has begun in Syria's history.

On November 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called the activation of the opposition part of the US plan against the backdrop of Israel's defeat in Lebanon. At the same time, the White House denied its involvement in the events.