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Israel Strikes Syrian Army's Strategic Weapons Depots at Mezzeh, Khalkhalah, and Damascus Airport

Dec 8, 2024, 11:20 AM

Israel has conducted airstrikes targeting multiple Syrian army weapons depots in southern Syria and near Damascus. The strikes hit locations including the Mezzeh Air Base, Khalkhalah Air Base, and areas near Damascus airport. Reports indicate that these military actions were aimed at preventing Syrian weaponry from potentially falling into the hands of rebels or local groups. The targeted sites held strategic weapons of the Syrian Armed Forces, according to Syrian media and international reports.