Two Syrian soldiers were injured tonight by Israeli airstrikes in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. The first attack in more than a month, the Syrian army spokesman reported. In addition to the injuries, the strikes caused several “substantial losses,” the statement said without further details, the Syrians reported that the Syrian air defense intercepted and shot down several missiles.
The last reported Israeli attack in Syria was on November 13 and in it Two Syrian soldiers were killed And three more were injured when apparently Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in the Homs district.
The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel reported that the Israeli attack targeted an Iranian air defense battery that was recently placed in the area of the Damascus International Airport. In addition, it was reported that the attack occurred after an Iranian cargo plane landed at Damascus International Airport. The focus of the attack is in southern Damascus. The Syrian army said that at 23:30 Israel time the Israeli Air Force launched missiles from the northeast of the Sea of Galilee at several positions in the Damascus area. “The anti-aircraft system was activated and intercepted some of the missiles. Two Syrian military personnel were injured and damage was caused.”