Eighteen people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting military installations in central Syria, Syrian authorities said.
The minister of Hello, Mohamed Al Ghabachconfirmed the death toll during a visit to Masyafthe epicenter of the attacks, and also reported 37 wounded. On the other hand, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH) reported 26 dead and described the attacks as “one of the most violent” carried out by Israel in the country.
According to the Syrian news agency, A lotthe aviation of the “Israeli enemy” carried out attacks on the dawn on Monday against “several military installations in the central region of the country.”
He OSDH He detailed that the bombings targeted the center of scientific research Masyaf and surrounding areas, where advanced weapons, including precision missiles and drones, are being developed. The Israeli military declined to comment on the incident.
Journalists in the area observed burned vehicles and damage on the road to Masyaf. In Iran, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Naser Kananicondemned the attack, blaming it on Israel. Israeli raids have increased since the start of the conflict with Hamas in Gaza on October 7.
Syria has sought to distance itself from tensions in the region but Israeli raids often target Hezbollah targets in Syria.
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2024-09-15 02:52:28