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SANA reported that the attacks caused significant material damage and sparked a fire near the city of Masyaf in Hama province. Syrian military sources described the strikes as "an air aggression by the Israeli enemy" and confirmed that their air defence systems intercepted some of the incoming missiles.
The Quran, encrusted with precious stones and gifted by Putin himself to the mosque, became a focal point of international attention.
The US Department of the Treasury has identified several vessels involved in these activities, freezing any assets they may hold under US jurisdiction and prohibiting American entities from engaging in transactions with them.
A Russia-brokered deal aims to end recent hostilities in eastern Syria, with Kurdish militias and the Syrian military agreeing to halt attacks and exchange prisoners.
The SDF, which has been engaged in a complex and fraught struggle against various factions, condemned the attack and called for greater protection of civilian lives.
"I believe we are passing through an era of big global disruptions," stated Gen. Chauhan.
The SDF, which has been a key partner of the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, has faced mounting pressure from various fronts, including Syrian government forces and allied militias. This recent offensive by pro-government factions marks a significant escalation in the conflict, raising concerns about the potential for further civilian casualties and instability.
The UN is evacuating dependents of international staff from Lebanon due to escalating regional tensions. The move follows increased conflict between Lebanon and Israel and ongoing violence in Gaza.
Since the beginning of 2024, Turkey has eliminated a total of 1,588 terrorists, demonstrating a significant escalation in its counterterrorism efforts. The PKK, which has been involved in a long-standing insurgency in Turkey, is notorious for using northern Iraq as a base for planning and launching attacks.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a key monitoring group, has confirmed the attacks, noting that the targeted air defence installations were located in the Damascus and Homs regions. These facilities are believed to have been used to intercept Israeli airstrikes and other aerial operations.
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