Key Takeaways
- Israeli airstrikes target Syrian military sites in central Syria, amid heightened regional tensions.
- The airstrikes have raised concerns about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran-linked militias in Syria.
- Palmyra Military Airport is a key military installation in central Syria, and the airstrikes have targeted it.
Damascus: Suspected Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Friday, targeting Palmyra Military Airport and nearby military positions in the central province of Homs, the local al-Ekhbaria TV reported.
The airstrikes targeted military installations near Palmyra, a city known for its ancient ruins. Damage assessments and casualty reports are still unclear.
Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Syria in recent years, primarily targeting Iran-linked militias and Syrian military sites used for weapons storage and transport.
The latest strikes come amid heightened regional tensions
