19 Pro-Iran fighters killed in suspected Israeli airstrikes in Syria
Airstrikes, which were likely launched by Israel, occurred in eastern Syria on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least 19 pro-Iran fighters, an increase from the initially reported figures.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights updated its earlier toll, indicating that the casualties included “19 pro-Iranian fighters, including four Syrians, and six Iraqis, with more than 18 others wounded” due to the overnight airstrikes near the Iraqi border.
Initially thought to be American, the airstrikes near the Iraqi border were later attributed to Israel by the Observatory, reflecting the complexity and international involvement in the Syrian conflict.
Despite the intense military action, a US military official, who spoke anonymously, clarified that the United States had not conducted any defensive strikes in the area overnight, as reported by Al Arabia.
Israel’s policy of typically not commenting on individual strikes contrasts with its clear stance on preventing Iran’s expansion in Syria, demonstrating its strategic priorities in the region.
The Observatory detailed that the airstrikes targeted military positions in Albu Kamal and its surroundings in Deir Ezzor province, significantly impacting a weapons shipment from Iraq and an ammunition warehouse.
In a separate incident, Israeli ground bombardment in southern Syria’s Quneitra province, near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, resulted in the death of two fighters linked to Hezbollah.
The deceased, of Palestinian origin, were members of a group affiliated with the Syrian Resistance to Liberate the Golan, illustrating the varied regional affiliations and conflicts interwoven in the Syrian war.
This group’s affiliation with Lebanon’s Hezbollah exemplifies the intricate international and regional conflicts within Syria as diverse entities vie for dominance, resulting in a persistent and deadly struggle for power and influence.
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