Israeli Airstrike in Aleppo Kills More Than 36 Syrian Soldiers
In a recent development, an Israeli airstrike in Aleppo province, Syria, has resulted in the deaths of at least 36 Syrian soldiers, according to reports from a reputable war monitoring organisation. The attack, which occurred on Friday, targeted an area believed to house Hezbollah weapons depots, as per the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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Confirming the casualties, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, known for its broad network of sources within Syria, stated that the strike also left dozens wounded.
The early morning strike claimed the lives of both military personnel and civilians, according to SANA, the official news agency of Syria. Around 1:45 a.m. local time, the attack started in the southeast of Aleppo, according to a Syrian military source that SANA quoted.
When approached for comment by AFP from Jerusalem, the Israeli military declined to offer a statement on the matter.
Israel has been known to conduct numerous airstrikes in Syria since the eruption of the civil war in 2011, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces, including militants associated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement and Syrian army positions.
The frequency of such airstrikes has seen an increase following Israel’s conflict with Hamas, a Hezbollah ally, which began on October 7.
