Syrian Air Defenses Engage Hostile Targets Over Damascus, at Least 1 Soldier Killed - State Media
23:19 GMT 15.12.2021 (Updated: 16:46 GMT 08.01.2023)
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On Wednesday, reports emerged suggesting that an Israeli-led strike on Syria was "highly likely," as the Israeli Air Force's readiness had increased above normal levels.
Air defenses near the Syrian capital of Damascus have been activated and have engaged several hostile projectiles, according to local reports.
Syrian forces reportedly shot down most of the incoming rockets fired from the Golan Heights around 12:50 a.m. local time. At least one Syrian soldier was killed during the incident, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency.
Unconfirmed reports have said that the early Thursday morning strikes caused material damage and appeared to be targeting the general vicinity of the Damascus International Airport.
Sounds of explosions have been reported around the Syrian capital.
#BREAKING #NOW
— Eva J. Koulouriotis - إيفا كولوريوتي (@evacool_) December 15, 2021
Local sources in #Damascus confirm the launch of several anti-aircraft missiles in the sky of the Syrian capital, Damascus, in an attempt to counter missile attacks launched from northern #Israel.#Syria #IDF #IAF #Iran #USA #Russia https://t.co/ovOGysobis pic.twitter.com/ti1d4tW6OV
Local sources have claimed the hostile projectiles were launched from northern Israel.
Approximately four hours prior, aircraft tracker Intelsky reported a high likelihood that IAF would carry out such a strike against targets in Syria.
An 🇮🇱 Israeli Air Strike is highly likely on Syria 🇸🇾 in the next few hours. #IAF readiness increased above normal levels. pic.twitter.com/Y0wcFvnIA0
— Intelsky (@Intel_sky) December 15, 2021
No country/entity has taken responsibility for the alleged strike at this time.
