Airstrikes on military targets in syria after assad’s fall

This picture shows a burned Syrian army helicopter after Israeli strikes said to target weapons depots near the Mezzeh military airbase, outside Damascus, on December 9, 2024. (Bakr Alkasem/AFP)

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There have been significant events in Syria recently

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last Sunday, Israel has stepped up its airstrikes on Syrian territory.

According to reports, around 250 airstrikes have hit military targets, including air bases, weapons depots and chemical weapons-related facilities.

Why Are the Strikes Taking Place”

Israel fears that advanced weaponry previously controlled by the Assad regime could fall into the hands of hostile groups, such as extremist militants.

Furthermore, Assad was allied with Iran and was part of an alliance against Israel.

Therefore, these strikes are aimed at destroying strategic weapons and weakening Syria’s military capabilities.

Strikes in Damasco

Where Were the Locations Hit”

The targets included important military bases and infrastructure, such as

– Qamishli Air Base in northeastern Syria.

– Shinshar Base, in the Homs countryside.

– Aqrba Airport, near Damascus.

– Barzah Scientific Research Center, linked to the production of chemical weapons.

– Latakia Port, used for naval assets.

The strikes also hit missile depots, air defense systems, and vehicles such as planes, helicopters, and tanks.

This picture shows a bombed hangar a day after the Israeli military was said to have hit weapons depots near the Mezzeh military airbase, outside Damascus, on December 9, 2024. (Bakr Alkasem/AFP)

Effect of the Strikes

Western analysts believe that if the bombings continue at this rate, the Syrian Air Force could be completely destroyed within a few days.

This would ensure that neither rebel groups nor future Syrian governments could pose an aerial threat to Israel.

In addition, the Israeli Army has positioned troops in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, in the Golan Heights, for the first time since 1974.

This move is to protect the region from possible conflict and chaos generated by the fall of the regime.

Israeli attacks on Syrian naval vessels in the port of Latakia. As the new Syrian authorities work to divide political power, Israel continues to systematically deprive its army of its military capabilities…

A New Chapter in the Syrian Conflict

The fall of the Assad regime marked the end of 50 years of family control over the country.

It followed a lightning offensive by rebel forces that captured Damascus in just 10 days.

The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011 as a protest against Assad, has resulted in millions of refugees, involved major world powers and given rise to jihadist groups.

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People celebrate holding a large Syrian opposition flag at Umayyad Square in Damascus on December 9, 2024. (OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

Who Takes Control Now”

The strongest rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda affiliate, now leads the forces that have captured Syrian territory.

Although many fear the group will impose extremist rule, its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has said he intends to protect minorities and not carry out extremist attacks abroad.

For now, Syria’s future is uncertain, but recent events indicate that the region will continue to be a flashpoint for international tensions and local conflicts.

Published in 12/10/2024 09h48

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