Dozens Killed in Syria by Israeli Strike, Reports Media
An Israeli airstrike on Palmyra has resulted in the deaths of at least 36 individuals and left 50 others injured, according to SANA. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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An Israeli strike on the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has resulted in at least 36 deaths and left dozens injured, as reported by the SANA news agency on Wednesday.
According to a military source cited by the state-run agency, the attack targeted a residential complex and originated from the direction of the al-Tanf US military base located in the southeastern region near the Jordanian border. Syria has claimed that all US forces present in its territory are stationed illegally, while American officials argue that their presence is part of Washington’s anti-terrorism efforts against the Islamic State.
In addition to the fatalities, the strike wounded at least 50 individuals and caused “significant material damage to the buildings and the surrounding area,” SANA noted.
Unverified footage from Palmyra shared on social media appears to capture the aftermath of the attack, revealing two towering plumes of smoke and dust as locals seek shelter.
The Israeli website Ynet has reported that the strike led to the deaths of at least ten Syrian soldiers. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring organization, assessed that the attack resulted in 46 fatalities, including “18 Syrian members of Iran-backed militias, [and] 22 individuals of non-Syrian nationality,” also noting that at least seven civilians were among the injured.
The SOHR revealed that the airstrikes targeted a weapons depot situated near a residential area populated by families of Iranian-backed militias, as well as facilities where local paramilitary leaders were present, including an unnamed leader from Hezbollah at the time of the attack. The Israeli military has not commented on these hostilities.
Last week, West Jerusalem reported airstrikes on transit routes along the Syrian-Lebanese border that were allegedly used for weapon shipments to Hezbollah. Israel has also stated it would prevent Iran, its primary regional adversary, from expanding its influence in Syria. The nation has been conducting strikes in Syria for several years, but has escalated these attacks following the onset of its conflict with Hamas last fall.
Palmyra, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, is famed for its remarkably preserved ancient architecture, some of which dates back to the Roman Empire. The historic site was captured by the Islamic State in 2015 and has sustained significant damage from conflicts involving both the Syrian army, which currently controls the city, and the US-led international coalition.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to a military source cited by the state-run agency, the attack targeted a residential complex and originated from the direction of the al-Tanf US military base located in the southeastern region near the Jordanian border. Syria has claimed that all US forces present in its territory are stationed illegally, while American officials argue that their presence is part of Washington’s anti-terrorism efforts against the Islamic State.
In addition to the fatalities, the strike wounded at least 50 individuals and caused “significant material damage to the buildings and the surrounding area,” SANA noted.
Unverified footage from Palmyra shared on social media appears to capture the aftermath of the attack, revealing two towering plumes of smoke and dust as locals seek shelter.
The Israeli website Ynet has reported that the strike led to the deaths of at least ten Syrian soldiers. Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring organization, assessed that the attack resulted in 46 fatalities, including “18 Syrian members of Iran-backed militias, [and] 22 individuals of non-Syrian nationality,” also noting that at least seven civilians were among the injured.
The SOHR revealed that the airstrikes targeted a weapons depot situated near a residential area populated by families of Iranian-backed militias, as well as facilities where local paramilitary leaders were present, including an unnamed leader from Hezbollah at the time of the attack. The Israeli military has not commented on these hostilities.
Last week, West Jerusalem reported airstrikes on transit routes along the Syrian-Lebanese border that were allegedly used for weapon shipments to Hezbollah. Israel has also stated it would prevent Iran, its primary regional adversary, from expanding its influence in Syria. The nation has been conducting strikes in Syria for several years, but has escalated these attacks following the onset of its conflict with Hamas last fall.
Palmyra, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, is famed for its remarkably preserved ancient architecture, some of which dates back to the Roman Empire. The historic site was captured by the Islamic State in 2015 and has sustained significant damage from conflicts involving both the Syrian army, which currently controls the city, and the US-led international coalition.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
