Reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicate that Israeli airstrikes have effectively put Damascus International Airport out of service. As of now, there has been no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) regarding the incident.
Flights destined for Damascus are reportedly being redirected to Latakia and Aleppo, as revealed by Al Watan newspaper. Israel has a history of conducting strikes against what it claims are Iranian-linked targets in Syria, with previous incidents involving locations such as Aleppo and the Damascus countryside.
In response to the latest attack, the Syrian army issued a statement asserting that its air defenses successfully intercepted Israeli missiles originating from the Golan Heights. The statement emphasized that the Israeli strikes, which also targeted outposts in the Damascus countryside, resulted in material losses. However, the extent of the damage to Damascus International Airport, the country’s largest civilian airport, was not elaborated upon.
As of now, there has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military regarding the reported airstrike on Damascus International Airport and its associated outposts. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the frequent military engagements between Israel and its perceived adversaries in Syria.
