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Israeli Airstrikes Target Naval Assets in Latakia, Syria

Dec 9, 2024, 06:10 PM

The Israeli Air Force has conducted airstrikes on the port city of Latakia in Syria, targeting Syrian Navy warships, anti-ship cruise missiles, missile depots, and an air defense facility. According to various reports, the strikes were aimed at naval assets linked to the former Assad regime. Syrian security sources confirmed the attack on an air defense installation near Latakia's Mediterranean port. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been actively targeting Syrian military capabilities since the fall of Assad, aiming to prevent advanced weaponry from reaching hostile forces. These strikes are part of a broader campaign to reduce the military capacity of Syria following the regime change.