Russian forces retreat as celebrations fill Syria’s streets

It's been a day of celebration across Syria. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) 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 ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook -   / channel4news   Twitter -   / channel4news   TikTok -   / c4news   Instagram -   / channel4news