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HIGH MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Military Airport in Northwest Syria

Aug 18, 2026 04:49 AM CT Northwest Syria Israel,Syria,airstrikes,military infrastructure,proxy warfare

Summary

Israel carried out overnight airstrikes on a military airport in northwest Syria, reportedly used as a training center for the Syrian army. Syrian state media confirmed material damage but reported no casualties. This action reflects ongoing Israeli efforts to degrade military infrastructure in Syria, a key theater for Iranian proxy logistics and training.

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State TV reports material damage but no casualties at base, located 70 kilometers from Turkish border and reportedly being used as a training center for Syria’s new army The post Damascus blames Israel for overnight airstrikes on military airport in northwest Syria appeared first on The Times of ...

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted overnight airstrikes on a military airport in northwest Syria.

Iran NEUTRAL

Not directly mentioned, but the target area is a known hub for Iranian-backed militia training and logistics.

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