An Israeli air attack on military posts in Syria’s eastern Deir Az Zor region has resulted in two Syrian soldiers sustaining injuries, according to state media reports citing military sources. The incident, which occurred at 23:50 local time on Monday, has heightened tensions in the region.
Syria’s state news agency SANA reported that Israel launched an air attack on armed forces’ sites near Deir Az Zor, leading to the injury of two soldiers and material losses. The attack, not officially acknowledged by Israel, has raised concerns about the ongoing regional conflict.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in the United Kingdom, reported three explosions near positions held by Iranian-backed armed groups in Deir Az Zor. The attack was allegedly carried out by unidentified warplanes, with the observatory noting the presence of Iranian militias in the targeted areas.
The observatory highlighted the deployment of Iranian militias near the attacked positions, using illegal routes to move between Iraq and Syria. Drones had previously targeted the province in early September. The specific target of the recent attack was identified as a house storing weapons in Deir Az Zor City.
Israel has a history of carrying out unacknowledged attacks in Syria, particularly targeting what it perceives as Iran-linked positions. This latest incident reflects the ongoing tensions in the region as Israel seeks to curb Iran’s influence in Syria, where Tehran has supported President Bashar al-Assad since the start of the civil war in 2011.
As of now, there has been no immediate comment from the Israeli army regarding the latest air strike, leaving the situation and motivations behind the attack shrouded in uncertainty. Israel’s military strategy in the region has often involved unacknowledged actions against perceived threats.
Last month, Israel’s military acknowledged destroying two Syrian structures in the Golan Heights, citing security concerns. The incident involved tank attacks on the Syrian side of the demarcation line, adding to the complexity of the ongoing geopolitical landscape in the region.
