Real-time updates on Syria's civil war: Opposition says occupied Damascus, president's whereabouts unknown

< br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. The Syrian armed opposition "Al-Sham Liberation Organization" has announced the capture of the third largest city of Homs and will march towards the capital Damascus. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Two Syrian armed opposition sources said they were entering the Syrian capital Damascus and there was no sign of troop deployment. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Damascus on a plane with an unknown whereabouts. A plane taking off from Damascus is suspected to have crashed. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 4. All flights at Damascus International Airport in the Syrian capital have been suspended and staff have been evacuated. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 5. According to foreign media reports, a Syrian military officer said that the Syrian army command informed the officers of the fall of the regime. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 6. According to foreign media reports, the Syrian government forces have withdrawn from the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense in Damascus. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 7. The Syrian Prime Minister said that he is ready to "cooperate" with any leader chosen by the people. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 8. According to Al Jazeera reporter: The Syrian army is leaving the center of Damascus, and militants have occupied the state television building. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 9. The Syrian opposition claims to have occupied Damascus.