Syria’s army’s sudden collapse… report reveals ‘important behind the scenes’

The British paper attributed the sudden collapse to a drop in efficiency Syrian army Which is due to underlying factors including low pay and collapsing morale, in addition to lack of experience.

The newspaper reported that the opposition managed to confuse the army and put it in a state of shock, with good planning, effective tactics and skillful use of propaganda.

The paper quoted a retired British colonel as saying that the Syrian army was never strong, but relied on fear and terror, based on Russian support

Analysts also believed that Syrian military leaders are focusing on… Smuggling and extortion They care more than creating effective defenses or leading their forces.

The collapse of the military reflects the broader collapse of state institutions, and there is a deep feeling in regime circles that things not only cannot be fixed, but that the possibility of improvement no longer exists. .

The statement of the former Syrian president did not contribute Bashar al-Assad A 50 percent increase in salaries for the security services is helping to restore morale among soldiers. Indeed, the move appears to be late and ill-advised and has not prevented the withdrawal of forces on various fronts.

The paper concluded that the lack of morale among most members of the Syrian army anticipated its collapse, especially in light of the worsening situation in which it finds itself. Syrian state At all levels.