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Russian Su-34 Jets Strike Rastan Bridge on Hama-Homs Road to Block Rebel Advance

Dec 5, 2024, 07:55 PM

Russian fighter jets, including Su-34 aircraft, have conducted airstrikes on the Rastan Bridge, located on the Hama-Homs road over the Orontes River in Syria. The strikes, aimed at preventing the advance of Syrian rebel groups, including Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), towards Homs, involved multiple attacks with the intent to destroy the bridge. Footage of the airstrikes has been reported, showing the targeting of the bridge with 3 missiles, which is a strategic point for rebel movements. The Syrian opposition media has confirmed the successive Russian airstrikes on the bridge, highlighting its significance in the ongoing conflict.