Russian air forces launched strikes on two militant sites in Syria, near the outskirts of the US-controlled Al-Tanf military base, according to Russian state media.
The attacks were carried out on Sunday, targeting militants who had reportedly left the Al-Tanf area, which is located near Syria’s border with Jordan.
Oleg Ignasyuk, Deputy Head of the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria, stated that the airstrikes were aimed at specific locations where the militants had moved after departing from Al-Tanf.
The Al-Tanf base has been a focal point in the ongoing Syrian conflict. It serves as a key US military facility near the intersection of the Syrian, Jordanian, and Iraqi borders.
The US established the base as part of its strategy to combat ISIS in the region, but it has also been a contentious site for Russia and Iran, who support the Syrian government.
The area has seen multiple skirmishes involving US-backed forces, Russian forces, and various militant groups.
Al-Tanf is also strategically significant due to its location near important supply routes used by both U.S.-allied and Syrian government forces.
Russia’s latest strikes come amid heightened tensions between global powers in Syria, as competing interests in the region often bring the US, Russia, and Iran into conflict.
Russia has long been a strong ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has consistently conducted military operations in support of his regime, while the US remains opposed to Assad’s rule.
This incident highlights the continuing complexity of the Syrian conflict, with external powers conducting operations and backing different factions on the ground.
The strikes raise concerns about the potential for further escalation between Russia and the US, as both countries operate in close proximity in the war-torn region.
