As Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia by plane, ending the 13 year old civil war, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stormed his palace looting his belongings.
A viral video from inside the palace showed Assad’s lavish car collection, featuring luxury cars including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Rolls-Royces, and BMWs.
Videos on social media show looters wandering through the presidential palace’s massive garage, packed with luxury cars from the deposed dictator’s private collection.
The Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham led the offensive, starting in Aleppo. They quickly took control of multiple cities, encountering minimal resistance from the Syrian army. The Guardian once described his abandoned palace as an “echoing monument to dictator decor.”
The discovery of Assad’s car collection sparked outrage online, with many criticising the leader for indulging in personal luxury while millions of Syrians face dire conditions. The 13-year conflict has displaced millions, leaving many struggling to survive financially.
Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule ended as rebel forces took control of Damascus. Assad fled to Moscow, Russia, seeking asylum.
