Israel conducts several airstrikes on Aleppo airport near Syrian defenses.
According to media reports, Syria's air defense systems were activated in response to the detection of four missiles from the west of the country. If the reports are correct, Wednesday morning's attack would be the se...
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Israel carried out a multi-missile airstrike from the Mediterranean Sea west of Latakia at midnight on Tuesday, Syrian media reported
According to media reports, Syria's air defense systems were activated in response to the detection of four missiles from the west of the country. If the reports are correct, Wednesday morning's attack would be the second alleged incident of Israel attacking Aleppo airport this month. In the early hours of Wednesday, the Syrian Defense Ministry confirmed that multiple airstrikes had been carried out on locations in and around the conflict-torn country, causing varying degrees of damage.
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state-run media, citing insiders, said the attacks took place around 3:55 a.m. local time and were initially spotted at Aleppo International Airport. Although no external confirmation has been provided, officials suspect the airstrike was carried out by Israeli forces.
"The Israeli enemy conducted a multi-missile airstrike towards the Mediterranean west of Latakia"; This was reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency. He added that property damage had been reported at Aleppo airport.
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State officials have not released full details of the deaths, injuries, or possible structural damage caused by the airstrikes. However, footage of the scene has surfaced on social media, with clips allegedly documenting explosions near Aleppo airport and the state-controlled Nayrab military airport.
Iranian commander at Syrian airport?
The timing of this incident is noteworthy as, according to Sputnik information, it took place after Esmail Ghaani, a commander of Iran's Quds Force, recently flew over an airport targeted by airstrikes.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not comment on the raids, in line with its usual policy of not commenting on raids in neighboring countries.
In early March, the Syrian Defense Ministry confirmed that Aleppo airport was temporarily closed due to a suspected Israeli attack.
This is also the case as Syria and Turkey worked to provide aid and improve their infrastructure after devastating earthquakes that struck the region claimed thousands of lives, many of whom were directly affected by the war in the region .

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