Syria reported a new missile strike on the outskirts of Damascus, accusing Israel of launching the attack on Thursday. It marks the second strike attributed to Israel in just three days and the third in less than a week, according to the official news agency of Syria. The reports come as tensions remain high between the Jewish state and its northern neighbor amid regional security concerns.
According to official accounts, the assault occurred around 00:30 local time on Thursday, with missiles fired from the direction of territories controlled by Israel. The information was relayed by a military source cited by the Syrian state media outlet. The description emphasizes that the attack targeted areas on the outskirts of the capital, underscoring the perceived proximity of the conflict to Damascus and its surrounding provinces.
The Syrian anti air defense system reportedly intercepted a large portion of the incoming missiles, resulting in damage primarily to property rather than causing casualties. State media indicated that most projectiles were shot down, limiting the overall impact of the strike. The account stresses that the response by Syria’s air defense network helped reduce potential casualties and reinforce the country’s territorial defenses during an episode of intensified hostilities.
Human rights observers offer a complementary perspective, noting confirmation of the event by a prominent UK-based organization with a broad network of affiliates. The group indicated that portions of the missiles landed near Damascus International Airport, though it did not provide a detailed assessment of the missiles’ intended objective. The observers stressed the broader pattern of airstrikes in the region and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the exact targets and strategic aims of such operations.
For the year to date, the reported attack stands among a series of Israeli actions described by local observers as a recurring pattern. The tally from monitoring groups suggests a growing frequency of air and missile strikes in and around Syrian territory, with variable reported effects on security infrastructure and civilian life. The numbers cited reflect the perspective of multiple observatories tracking the conflict, illustrating how the conflict has persisted across the calendar year and drawn international attention to the security situation along Syria’s western and northern borders.
The latest strike follows an earlier attack at the administrative border near the Rif Damascus province, adjacent to the capital. That previous incident occurred three days prior and involved shells that wounded a soldier. The sequence of events is part of a broader cycle of hostilities that regional observers say underscores the fragile security environment around Damascus and the ongoing contentious dynamic between Israel and Iranian and allied groups present in Syrian territory.
Israel consistently views the presence of Iranian backed militias and Lebanese armed factions allied with the regime of President Bashar al Assad as a strategic risk to its security. At the same time, Israeli authorities have repeatedly opted for silence regarding the specific details of these operations, focusing on broad security justifications rather than public disclosures. The ongoing exchanges have kept the border region on edge, sparking concern among residents and international observers about potential further escalations and the humanitarian consequences for civilians living in the affected zones.