Assad flees to Russia as Syria falls to rebels. See how it unfolded

Syrian rebels have declared the capital Damascus “liberated” after entering the city to scant resistance from regime forces, while claiming President Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital, losing his decades-long grip on power. Watch CNN’s team of reporters explain how it all unfolded. #syria #cnn #news 00:00 Celebratory gunfire and joy in the streets after Syrian rebels take control of Damascus effectively removing President Bashar al-Assad from power. 01:24 CNN’s Clarissa Ward reports from in the middle of celebrations on the Syria-Lebanon border hours after rebels take control of Damascus 03:05 CNN’s Nic Paton Walsh reports on what’s next for Syrians now that Assad is gone. 06:10 CNN’s Clarissa Ward crosses the border in Syria and describes what she saw as she entered the capital of Damascus 11:11 CNN’s Nic Robertson looks back at the often brutal legacy of Bashar al-Assad’s almost 25-year reign that ultimately led to his downfall 17:40 Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) reflects on the day's developments 20:53 CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks with Syrian journalist Danny Makki about what the mood is like inside Syria in the wake of the rebels ousting Assad from power.