Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside early on Tuesday, with Syria and the US attributing the attack to Israel. Syrian state TV reported damage but no casualties.
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Key facts
- Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside.
- The strikes occurred early on Tuesday.
- Syrian state TV quoted a military source saying Israeli forces carried out the attack.
- Both Syria and the US said Israel was responsible.
- The attack caused damage but no casualties were reported.
Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib’s eastern countryside early on Tuesday, according to reporting by Al Jazeera.
Syrian state TV, citing a military source, said Israeli forces carried out the attack. Both Syria and the United States attributed the strikes to Israel, Al Jazeera reported.
The military source quoted by Syrian state TV said the strikes caused damage to the base but that no casualties were reported.
The Abu al-Duhur base is located in the eastern countryside of Idlib. The available reporting did not specify the extent of the damage or what was targeted within the facility.
No further details were provided in the sources regarding the timing beyond the early Tuesday window, nor was any official Israeli statement included in the reporting.
Why it matters
Air strikes on military sites in Syria carry regional security implications and can affect the fragile situation on the ground. Reports of a foreign power striking a Syrian base underscore ongoing tensions in the area, even where no casualties are reported.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the air strikes take place?
The strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in the eastern countryside of Idlib, Syria.
Who was blamed for the attack?
Syrian state TV, quoting a military source, said Israeli forces carried out the attack, and both Syria and the United States attributed the strikes to Israel, according to Al Jazeera.
Were there any casualties?
Syrian state TV reported that the strikes caused damage but no casualties.
Timeline
- Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib
Al Jazeera: Syrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.
- Syria, US say Israel attacked airbase in Idlib
Al Jazeera: Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside early on Tuesday.
- Syria, US say Israel attacks airbase in Idlib
Al Jazeera: Eight air strikes hit the Abu al-Duhur military base in Idlib's eastern countryside.