No fewer than eight Syrian soldiers lost their lives and seven others were wounded as a result of Israeli strikes targeting military posts in southern Syria, according to reports from local media on Wednesday. The aerial act of aggression was launched from occupied Syrian Golan in the early hours of Wednesday, specifically targeting military sites in the Daraa countryside, as confirmed by a military source. The strikes caused significant material damage in the process.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an organization that has been documenting violence in Syria since 2011, also verified the attack, but reported even higher casualty figures. According to their records, the attack resulted in the death of 11 soldiers, including four officers. The Radar battalion near the town of Qarfa and the 12th Brigade in the Izraa area of the northern countryside of Daraa were the specific targets of the attack.
The observatory further revealed that the Israeli intervention was in response to the firing of seven rockets into Israeli territories from areas in the western countryside of Daraa Governorate. Israel has been conducting frequent airstrikes in Syria as part of its ongoing effort to prevent Iran, its arch-rival, from expanding its influence in the region.
The recent airstrikes have seen a surge in frequency since the start of the conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed Islamist Hamas in Gaza over two weeks ago. Tehran has long been a key supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and this latest incident only cements the complex dynamics at play in the Syrian conflict.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the already fragile regional stability. The ongoing tension between Israel and Iran continues to cast a long shadow over the region, with consequences that extend far beyond the borders of Syria. The international community must closely monitor the situation to ensure the protection of innocent lives and the preservation of peace.
In conclusion, the loss of lives resulting from Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria highlights the volatile nature of the conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure a lasting peace in the region.
