The Sun: Assassination attempt on Bashar Assad in Moscow

The Sun newspaper, citing its own sources, reported that an assassination attempt was made in Moscow against the ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The 59-year-old Assad was reportedly poisoned and is currently in stable condition.

An attempt has been made on the life of Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, The Sun reported, citing its sources.

It has been alleged that Bashar Assad, who fled to the Russian capital Moscow and began living there with his family after the revolution in Syria, was poisoned.

Earlier, some sources reported that Assad, who fled Syria and has been under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin since December 8, fell ill last Sunday.

It is reported that the 59-year-old deposed leader began coughing violently and choked.

"There is every reason to believe that there was an assassination attempt," the source said.

It is reported that Bashar Assad is currently receiving treatment at home and his condition is stable. Tests have shown that he has poison in his body.

The Russian government has not yet released any official information about the assassination.