Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have reportedly led to the deaths of six Syrian soldiers, with the Syrian government condemning the actions as a violation of international law and a breach of national sovereignty.
Following the initial strikes on Tuesday, further attacks were reported on Wednesday, alongside an Israeli airborne operation at a previously held military site. Accounts on the specifics of the operation and the duration of the Israeli presence in the area vary, generating uncertainty regarding military strategies.
While the Israeli military abstained from commenting on the situation in detail, Defense Minister Israel Katz noted on social media that military forces are active around the clock in all combat zones to ensure Israel's security.
This year's military actions from Israel include 95 strikes—85 air operations and 10 land maneuvers—focused on counteracting weapon capabilities falling into the hands of extremist factions in Syria.
The latest strike occurred as Syrian troops were investigating surveillance equipment detected during a tour near al-Kiswah. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) further reported that the subsequent air strikes coincided with a prominent political event, increasing apprehension about the repercussions of such military engagement.
Israeli aircraft were reported to have executed multiple raids and an airdrop during this operation, with conflicting reports emerging about the number of personnel and the length of the operation. Syrian military sources indicated that troops conducting the landing stayed over two hours at the site before withdrawing.
This spate of violence unfolds amidst ongoing deconfliction talks between the involved parties, and despite Syria's condemnation of past Israeli attacks—including a significant incident in July involving government forces during sectarian tensions in the Druze community—the conflict continues to escalate.
