Israel has fired missiles again inside Syria, this time near Damascus International Airport, according to the Assad regime’s media.
Unconfirmed reports said Israeli warplanes targeted an arms depot where new weapons recently arrived for Hezbollah or Iranian-led forces.
As usual, the regime claimed that it had repelled the attack. A military official said, “Our air defenses responded to an Israeli missile attack on Damascus international airport and shot down a number of hostile missiles.”
An AFP correspondent in Damascus reported a loud blast late Saturday, followed by several smaller explosions. Video showed at least one explosion.
One observer speculated that the attack might have been a “suicide drone” to lure regime air defenses.
There were no reports of casualties or damage.
#Syria: reports a military position close to #Damascus International Airport was hit tonight. Several missiles were fired by #Israel. No casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/v2ceibCETG
— Qalaat Al Mudiq (@QalaatAlMudiq) September 15, 2018
Israel has attacked periodically inside throughout the 90-month conflict, with the Israel Defense Forces acknowledging earlier this month acknowledged that they have conducted airstrikes on 202 targets
Initially the Israelis focused on disrupting weapons transfers from Iran to Hezbollah, and on preventing a Hezbollah and Iranian presence in southwest Syria near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. In the past year, strikes have expanded — including on regime bases with a significant Iranian presence — in support of the Netanyahu Government’s
demand for the withdrawal of all Iran or Iranian-led personnel.
In April, Israel carried out its most widespread attacks inside Syria since the early 1980s.
Chlorine Delivered, Militants in Syria’s Idlib ‘Readying False Flag Attack’: https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2018/09/16/1829655/chlorine-delivered-militants-in-syria-s-idlib-readying-false-flag-attack-russia
” Militants in Syria’s Idlib have transported several canisters containing chlorine to the village of Bsanqul, apparently preparing to stage a false flag chemical attack, the Russian defense ministry said.”
Similar warnings were made in advance of the incident in Douma. The U.S Navy is also preparing to strike Syria according to the Russians and independent media reports: http://uk.businessinsider.com/trumps-new-syria-strike-idlib-wont-save-syrians-2018-9?r=US&IR=T
The argument will be made that Assad needs to use chemical weapons to crush the remaining rebels in Idlib.
Yes, this is part of the linked Russian-Iranian-Assad regime disinfo campaign.
Tasnim is a conservative Iranian outlet.
What evidence do you have that this is disinfo?
Idlib has a revolving door to Turkey so obtaining chlorine gas would be a no brainer.
I honestly don’t understand how anybody can give voice to these supposed false flag chemical attacks by the rebels. There is still people out there that gives credit to this bullshit or is it just frustration that Idlib will remain green and in the revolution’s hands?
The US administration has given the rebels a huge incentive to instigate a false flag CW incident. They have given open assurances that regardless who carries these attacks out, the US will hold the Syrian government responsible and is ready to launch an attack on the Syria forces.
Looking at it from the rebels perspective, they are on the verge of extinction and an attack by Washington and it’s allies are their last hope. It would be hard to imagine them not jumping at the opportunity.
2 cents regime and russian propaganda. Little advice. We dont fall for this crap in here you can play the violin everyday won’t change the reality of things.
And if there is an alleged chemical attack in Idlib, you will know that this was not disinformation. Already we have the same people who tried to “save Aleppo” are now speaking of “saving Idlib”. Aleppo is now a peaceful reunited city.
Yes. Sure. I am 110% of the idea that anti regime voices wouldent be really safe in aleppo. Protest and its a bullet or torture. Nice democracy lol.
Seems Iran is missing a cargo 747 after last night…….. and a couple of warehouses in damascus airport.
Israel’s repeated claims they are intercepting weapons destined for Hezbollah are bogus. Hezbollah’s weapons are are flown to Beirut Airport and there are regular flights between Tehran and Beirut.
No. Its cristal clear. All weapons shipments to IRGC or Hezb are and will be neutralized. Iran and hezb have no place in Syria.
I would suggest that that is for the Syrian people to decide, and seeing as both parties have been invited to be in Syria by the government, it’s a moot point. Unless Israel starts shooting planes flying from Tehran to Beirut out of the sky, arms shipments to Hezb will probably continue uninterrupted.
And you will bombed everytime there will be the chance and the opportunity. Rightly so. Enjoy it.
I am not sure what you mean by me being bombed. Like your good self, I am just an observer posting comments from the safety and comfort of my home in the West.
The bombings have had no effect on the outcome of the war other than to temporarily placate Israel’s frustration over the fact the war has been won by Syria/Russia/Iran/Hezbollah, all of whom are more powerful now than they were prior to the war.
“Syria/Russia/Iran/Hezbollah, all of whom are more powerful now than they were prior to the war.”
ahahahah well this is a myth of zero IQ regime supporters. Syria is stronger than what?? SAA is down to 20% of its fighting force that was in 2011. Russia has gain two airbases doesnt change her power status at all. Iran is dreaming to have a direct access to the mediterranean sea, half accomplished, pitty Israel and the US won’t allow the other 50%. Hezb lost many men and comanders, gained some long range crackers from Iran in the process. This war is very far from over……….
The SAA has certainly suffered losses but their forces are battle hardened and cutting through ISIS and rebel groups pretty easily.
Russia’s influence and credibility has grown immeasurably since they entered the conflict. They achieved in 3 years what the US has fail d to echo in Iraq in 15.
Iran already has access to the mediterranean sea, half accomplished. Israel and the US have no option but to make a great deal of noise from the sidelines.
Hezbollah’s ranks have exploded and over heir influence in Lebanon is stronger than ever. Their missile cache has more than doubled as have the range, power and accuracy of those missiles. They could turn Israel into a smoldering ruin.
This war was over with the fall of Aleppo.
In la la land you might be correct. In the real world i fear yous are dreams.