Breaking News: Israeli Strike Causes Fires in Syrian Port City of Latakia
Early Thursday morning, an Israeli strike targeted Syria’s Mediterranean port city of Latakia, leading to fires breaking out in the area, as reported by Syrian state news agency SANA.
Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fires, according to SANA.
Syrian state television also confirmed that the country’s air defenses engaged Israeli targets over Latakia.
Israel has a history of conducting strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria, with increased frequency since last year’s attack by the armed group Hamas on Israeli territory on October 7.
In the latest development, Israel’s military strike on the Syrian port city of Latakia has captured headlines, with fires erupting in the region as a result. The aftermath of the attack has prompted Syrian firefighters to take action in extinguishing the flames, as reported by SANA. Additionally, Syrian state television has confirmed the engagement of the country’s air defenses against Israeli targets over Latakia. This incident is part of ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran-linked groups in Syria, further exacerbated by recent attacks on Israeli territory by militant groups. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.