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Israel Targets Defense and Research Facilities in Aleppo, No Casualties Reported

Jan 2, 2025, 09:32 PM

Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian military facilities in the Aleppo region, targeting defense and scientific research facilities in the al-Safira area southeast of Aleppo. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in at least seven massive explosions heard by residents, indicating significant impact on the targeted sites. No immediate reports of casualties have been confirmed. These attacks are part of a series of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory following the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, aimed at preventing the former government's military assets from falling into the hands of extremist groups.