Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
An Israeli strike on Syria’s Mediterranean port city of Latakia has injured at least two civilians and resulted in fires breaking out, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. The attack, targeting a weapons depot, took place at about 2:50 am local time, causing damage to private property in the area. SANA stated that antiaircraft defense intercepted hostile targets above Latakia.
Located near a Russian airbase in Hmeimim, Latakia is a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, making strikes on the city rare. The Israeli military, known for targeting Iran-linked sites in Syria, has not commented on the incident at this time.
Since October last year, Israel has significantly increased its attacks on Syria. Notable incidents include the bombing of the Iranian consular building in Damascus and strikes on Homs and Hama provinces. The ongoing conflict in Syria has led to hundreds of Israeli airstrikes against various targets in the country.