Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government reported on Tuesday. This attack forms part of a larger sequence of reported strikes throughout the week.
The Syrian foreign ministry condemned the attacks, categorizing them as violations of international law and a breach of Syrian sovereignty.
As the hostilities escalated, further strikes occurred with Israeli forces reportedly executing an airborne landing at a former military site in the region, generating conflicting reports about the nature and duration of their presence.
In response, Israel's military refrained from commenting on the allegations but Defense Minister Israel Katz acknowledged on social media that military operations are ongoing in all combat zones to ensure national security.
Since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in December, Israel has initiated numerous strikes throughout Syria, purporting to counteract the transfer of weapons into extremist hands. Reports indicated that Israel has conducted at least 95 military operations this year, including 85 air strikes and 10 land actions, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The recent strike coincided with Syrian troops addressing surveillance devices found in the vicinity of al-Kiswah. Subsequent air strikes were reported to occur approximately 10km from the site of a significant event, the Damascus International Fair.
Regarding the airborne operation, reports remain vague. While Syrian media suggested dozens of Israeli soldiers deployed with search equipment, they reportedly withdrew after a brief stay. Conflict persists as Israel executes such operations amid ongoing negotiations aimed at deconfliction.
In the context of rising tensions, this week's events signify a continuation of Israel's military policy concerning Syrian territories, especially following sectarian violence causing fatalities among both armed forces and civilians.
