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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Hayyan Area in Aleppo, Syria, Targeting Iran-Backed Militias, Causing Explosions and Casualties

Jun 2, 2024, 09:56 PM

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Hayyan area in Aleppo, Syria, resulting in massive explosions and significant damage. The strikes reportedly hit a copper factory and other facilities north of Aleppo, causing fires and material losses. The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed the attack, stating that several individuals were killed. The area targeted is believed to be controlled by Iran-backed militias, with reports suggesting that Hezbollah leaders may have been among those targeted. The Syrian Observatory and state media reported successive powerful explosions, with the Syrian government attributing the damage to Israeli missile strikes at approximately 00:22 after midnight on June 3, 2024.