Russian war correspondents have published an emotional video showing the retreat of Syrian troops in the northeast of the country. The soldiers, who have abandoned their positions, are heading towards the Iraqi border. The author of the video claims that the column numbers more than 5 people, and the footage is accompanied by harsh comments expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the Syrian army.

The recording features angry comments accusing Syrian troops of refusing to defend their homeland and surrendering without a fight. War correspondents call the retreat a symbol of the Syrian military losing control and its inability to hold territory.

"These f*cks have laid down their arms, the f*cking Syrians. They're running, and we have to suffer for them. They're running, but they could be defending their homeland. The column of these bastards never ends. They threw down their arms, and I, my people, threw down theirs," - said off-screen.

The video has sparked a furious response on social media, with users debating the reasons for the large-scale withdrawal. Some speculate that the Syrian military may have encountered a serious enemy or lack of support, which forced them to abandon their positions. However, criticism of the soldiers who abandoned their posts has come from both locals and Syria's allies.

Experts link what is happening to the general crisis in the Syrian army after the change of power in the country.

In 2024, Bashar al-Assad's regime fell after a massive offensive by the Syrian opposition. In late November, opposition forces began active military operations, capturing key cities including Aleppo, Hama, and Homs. On December 8, the opposition entered Damascus, leading to the final fall of Assad's power. The president fled to Moscow, leaving the country in a political vacuum. These events became a turning point in the civil war, changing the balance of power in the Middle East and opening a new stage in the Syrian conflict.