In a recent Israeli strike on several positions in and around Damascus, a Syrian soldier lost his life while three others were wounded, as reported by Syrian state media. The Israeli military retaliated to two drones launched towards Israel from Syrian territory by targeting a Syrian military command center and other infrastructure.
This rare acknowledgment by the Israeli military of action in Syria comes amidst ongoing conflict since the country’s civil war began in 2011, with hundreds of strikes targeting army positions and Iran-backed fighters.
The strike, originating from the occupied Golan Heights, led to the death of a soldier and injuries to three others, as reported by SANA. Despite the intensity of the attack, aerial defense systems intercepted and downed several missiles in response.
The aftermath of the strike left visible damage in the form of a large crater and damaged buildings and vehicles in the vicinity. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported casualties among Syria’s air defense forces, underscoring the unpredictable consequences of such attacks.
The Israeli army’s defense of targeting terror sites used by Syria’s military raises concerns over further escalation, especially with parliamentary elections on the horizon.