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Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase Amid Fears of Turkish Troop Deployment

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel launched an airstrike on an airbase in Syria's Idlib province, reportedly fearing the deployment of Turkish troops.
  • The strike hit the Abu Duhur airbase, causing damage but no casualties, according to state television.
  • Syria condemned the attack as an 'Israeli aggression' and a violation of its sovereignty.

Israel conducted an airstrike targeting an airbase in northwestern Syria's Idlib province early Tuesday, citing concerns over the potential deployment of Turkish forces in the area. The strike hit the Abu Duhur airbase, according to state television reports, causing damage to the runway.

The attack caused damage but no casualties.

— Syrian state televisionReporting on the aftermath of the Israeli airstrike on the Abu Duhur airbase.

While no casualties were reported, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani denounced the action as an 'Israeli aggression' and an unjustified provocation. He stated that the attack violated Syrian sovereignty and posed a direct threat to regional and global stability.

Syria condemns the 'Israeli aggression'.

— Asaad al-ShibaniSyrian Foreign Minister speaking to reporters in Damascus about the airstrike.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey, who vie for influence in Syria. Turkey maintains close ties with the Syrian government, a relationship that often puts it at odds with Israel's regional security interests. This latest strike underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the war-torn country.

This is an unjustified provocation.

— Asaad al-ShibaniDescribing the Israeli airstrike on Syrian territory.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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