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The failure of the Syrian Army cannot merely be attributed to external military pressures; instead, several key factors contributed to their downfall:
Economic Crisis: The ongoing economic collapse severely impacted troop morale and logistics capabilities, making resupplies and reinforcements increasingly challenging. Soldiers were poorly paid, leading to widespread absenteeism.
Internal Betrayal and Lack of Cohesion: Speculative claims suggest infiltration by malcontents either bribed into abandoning their posts or actively sabotaging efforts from within. Reports also surfaced of certain tribal factions switching allegiances in favor of the insurgents, undermining Assad’s authority.