On September 8, 2024, Israeli airstrikes targeted central Syria, killing at least five people and injuring 19 others, according to reports from Syrian state media. The strikes took place in the Hama countryside, with explosions being heard in the Tartous and Hama governorates. Syrian air defenses reportedly engaged the incoming missiles, intercepting some of them. The attack caused significant damage, including fires along the Wadi al-Uyun highway in Masyaf.
The airstrikes reportedly focused on military installations, and some sources mentioned a major military research facility linked to chemical weapons production, possibly involving Iranian experts. Syrian authorities indicated that several of those injured were in critical condition, and rescue operations were ongoing. Israel has not officially commented on the attacks.
This incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iranian-backed forces in Syria, as well as broader regional conflicts(
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