Russian forces retreat as celebrations fill Syria’s streets

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It's been a day of celebration across Syria.

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Setting aside their fears for the future, tens of thousands of people poured into squares after Friday prayers for mass 'Victory Day' rallies - invited there by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - the rebel group whose lightning offensive ousted the Assad regime. The rebels' most potent enemy was not Assad's forces, but Russian armour and airpower. Today, a huge Russian military column withdrew north from Damascus.

Correspondent: Lindsey Hilsum
Filmed and edited by Soren Munk
Produced by Rob Hodge

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