Illustrative: – Photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows a bulldozer working on a damaged runway of the Damascus International Airport, which Syria said was hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Damascus, Syria, June 12, 2022. (SANA via AP)

By Smartencyclopedia with agencies

In a concerning development, Syrian state-run news agency SANA has reported that Israel carried out air strikes targeting airports in Aleppo and Damascus. The reported attacks occurred at approximately 1:50 pm local time and have reportedly caused damage to the runways, rendering them temporarily out of service.

As of now, these reports have not been officially confirmed by the Israeli government, and no statement or comment regarding the alleged air strikes has been made by Israeli authorities.

The reported attacks on these airports have raised concerns about the implications for Syria’s aviation infrastructure, regional stability, and potential impacts on civilian air travel.

The situation is rapidly evolving, and the international community will be closely monitoring further developments. This includes awaiting official responses from the involved parties and potential diplomatic efforts to address the situation.

The reported strikes come amidst an already volatile situation in the region, with the conflict in Syria having far-reaching consequences for the country and the broader Middle East.