Update on Israeli Strikes Near Damascus and Aleppo Airport

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Update on Reported Israeli Air Strikes near Damascus and Aleppo

Recent statements from the Deputy Head of Russia’s Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, indicate that the Israeli Air Force carried out strikes near Damascus late on March 30. According to Gurinov, four Israeli F-16 aircraft conducted a missile attack in the window between 01.17 and 01.33 local time, targeting suburbs of the Syrian capital. The assault reportedly damaged four structures, including a clinic located in the Kafr Sus area. The information was conveyed during a briefing and attributed to Interfax for the timing and nature of the strike.

This incident follows earlier assessments from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, which reported a separate missile attack by Israeli aircraft on the vicinity of Aleppo International Airport in early March. The ministry stated that the assault caused material damage to the airport facilities in the northern city, a critical hub for regional air traffic and humanitarian operations. The report highlighted the impact on infrastructure essential to civilian mobility and services in the area.

Gurinov’s briefing also touched on the humanitarian dimension of the conflict. He noted that the delivery of humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Syria was temporarily suspended due to damage sustained by the Aleppo airport as a result of the airstrikes. The pause in aid transport underscored the broader disruption to relief efforts amid ongoing hostilities in northern and central Syria. The statements emphasize the interconnected nature of military actions and civilian relief logistics, drawing attention to the vulnerabilities of urban centers and aid routes in times of renewed confrontation. The briefing follows a pattern of alignment with international reporting on the region, with the cited details attributed to Interfax and presented in a manner consistent with official releases from the Center for Reconciliation. Documentation and observations continue to be monitored by the international community as events unfold in Syria and the surrounding theaters of operation.

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