Moscow said that the strategic town in Donetsk region had been captured by its forces after a monthslong battle. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Story by The Moscow Times • 4w A group of men at the Syrian embassy in Moscow raised the opposition flag on Monday morning, according to an AFP journalist who saw the flag.

Members of the Syrian community in Moscow gathered outside the Syrian embassy on Monday to celebrate the toppling of President Bashar Assad and to hoist the opposition flag over the building.

The flag was raised following the collapse of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria. However, the former president is reported to have fled to Moscow, and Russia is a staunch backer of Assad.