Israeli Airstrikes Target Iranian Forces in Idlib, Syria
In a significant escalation of military activity, Israeli aircraft conducted airstrikes in the Idlib and Aleppo regions of northwestern Syria, marking the first time Israel has targeted sites associated with Iranian forces and Hezbollah in this area. Reports indicate that the attacks resulted in the deaths and injuries of approximately 20 members of Iranian forces, Hezbollah, and the Syrian regime. The strikes destroyed key military headquarters and weapons depots, particularly in the city of Saraqib and the southern Aleppo countryside.
Military observers have confirmed that these airstrikes focused on facilities housing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, members of Hezbollah's Radwan Force, and the Syrian regime’s Republican Guard. Notably, a drone development team from the Revolutionary Guards was also targeted, alongside a facility for manufacturing drones located at a Scientific Research Center near the defense laboratories in Aleppo.
Details of the Strikes and Their Implications
Field observers reported that the Israeli air raids involved multiple targets, including military sites at the Agricultural Bank and Feed Center in the industrial area of Saraqib. The strikes, which began with an Israeli drone infiltrating Syrian airspace from the Jordanian side, included four separate airstrikes on facilities deemed crucial for the Iranian military presence in Syria.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed the airstrikes, stating that they caused injuries among soldiers and material losses. This latest round of attacks highlights the ongoing tensions and the complex military dynamics in the region, as Israel continues its campaign against Iranian entrenchment in Syria.
