For years, Syrian soldiers have been complaining on Facebook about their bosses, detailing grievances against commanders who took bribes and mismanaged resources during a prolonged civil war.
The internal deterioration of Mr. al-Assad's military resulted in many soldiers choosing to abandon their uniforms instead of facing the advancing rebels, illustrating a complete breakdown of loyalty.
As President Bashar al-Assad fled the country he had ruled for decades, his military's inability to respond effectively to the rebels was a significant factor in his regime's collapse.
A soldier from an embattled unit shared an anonymous plea to his commander recounting how battalion leaders had escaped, leaving officers to fend for their troops.
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