The Fall of the Assad Dynasty, Who did What!!!, by Usman Shehu Reasons for the Army's Collapse The Syrian soldiers' swift retreat and lack of resistance can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the timing of the attack played a crucial role. Assad's allies, such as Hezbollah, Russia, and Iran, were preoccupied with pressing issues of their own. Hezbollah, for instance, had just endured a grueling conflict with Israel, resulting in the loss of key leaders. Similarly, Russia was focused on the situation in Ukraine and navigating the uncertainties brought by...