Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government reported, amidst a series of military actions taking place this week.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned the strikes, labeling them a violation of international law and a breach of the country's sovereignty.
Following additional strikes on Wednesday, Israeli forces executed an airborne landing at a former military site in the vicinity, according to reports from both international and Syrian state media. However, the specifics of the operation remain unclear, including the activities of the troops and the duration of their stay.
Israel's military has refrained from commenting on these foreign reports. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on X that Israel's forces operate continually in all combat zones to ensure national security.
Israel has reportedly conducted over 95 military actions this year, chiefly consisting of air strikes and ground operations, primarily directed at preventing arms from reaching extremist groups.
The recent strikes occurred while the Syrian military was addressing surveillance equipment found in the area, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Further air strikes occurred shortly after, with some reports indicating the strikes took place near an event attended by Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
A Syrian military source indicated that Israeli operations included troops equipped for search and rescue, who reportedly occupied the site for over two hours.
This round of attacks coincides with ongoing deconfliction negotiations between Israel and Syria, highlighting the fragile state of relations and the potential for further escalation.
In July, similar Israeli air strikes were launched against Syrian government forces as they intervened in a sectarian conflict within the predominantly Druze city of Suweida, underscoring Israel's commitment to addressing perceived threats in the region.
