Israeli missiles strike Syrian military installation near Damascus
The Syrian military said in a statement that the attack, which could be felt at least 15 kilometers (9 miles) away, was carried out by Israel and aimed to “raise the morale of terrorist groups” the government maintains are waging war against President Bashar Assad’s forces, AP added.
The military said it would continue its “war on terror” — government parlance for the battle against all groups trying to oust Assad.
Allegedly video of the #Damascus International Airport tonight on fire after what are claimed to be Israeli airstrikes. pic.twitter.com/jftHcxtyQ2
— Vince Beshara (@vincebeshara) April 27, 2017
Israel appears to be striking at military convoys and installations in Syria at a quickening pace, maintaining it has the right to prevent authorities in Damascus from transferring weapons across the border to the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, AP indicated.
Israeli Minister of Intelligence Yisrael Katz would not comment directly on the incident but said any similar strike would be in line with established policy to interrupt weapons transfers, AP added.
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