Reports suggest assassination attempt on Bashar al-Assad in Moscow
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The British newspaper The Sun reported on Wednesday claims of an assassination attempt on ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow, where he reportedly fled on Dec. 8, 2024.
According to the article, Assad fell seriously ill on Dec. 29, 2024 and sought urgent medical attention. Shortly thereafter, he reportedly began coughing violently and experiencing severe choking symptoms, raising suspicions about foul play.
The newspaper quoted a Russian source stating, “There is every reason to believe that an assassination attempt was made.”
The report suggests that Assad was treated in his Moscow apartment, and his condition was stabilized by the next day.
Allegedly, medical tests detected poison in his system.
Despite these claims, there have been no official statements from Russian authorities regarding the incident, leaving the details unverified.
Speculation continues as observers question the implications of such an event, should it be confirmed.
This alleged assassination attempt adds a dramatic layer to Assad’s controversial presence in Moscow, where his refuge has already drawn international attention.