Israel Strikes Near Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in Syria
Israel has reportedly expanded its attacks in Syria, targeting a weapons depot belonging to Hezbollah near Russia’s Hmeimim base in Latakia. The missile strikes early Thursday morning raised suspicions of possible targeting of Russian military facilities in the region. The Hmeimim airbase, under Russian control since 2015, serves as Moscow’s key military base in the Middle East.
Although Syrian opposition sources denied Hmeimim was hit, the strike marks a significant escalation in Israeli actions against Iranian and Hezbollah targets in Syria. This latest attack, the closest to Hmeimim airbase, could strain the Russian-Israeli understanding in place since 2021 to prevent military conflict in Syria.
Analysts suggest the strike signals various shifts in regional dynamics, including Israel’s growing concerns about Russia’s ties with Iran amidst the Ukraine war. The attack near Hmeimim points to a new phase of conflict against Iranian militias in the region, potentially leading to new agreements and understandings.
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