Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli aggression on Aleppo, Damascus

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
22 Oct 2023 07:42
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Al Mayadeen correspondent reports that four Israeli missiles targeted the Aleppo International Airport.

Syrian air defense batteries intercepting Israeli missiles, 2019 (AFP)

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Syria reported that both Damascus and Aleppo international airports were targeted by Israeli airstrikes early Sunday morning.

Our correspondent reported that four missiles targeted the Aleppo Airport, while local sources reported that air defenses intercepted some of the missiles fired.

He mentioned that the attack on Damascus airport killed one civilian worker, injured another, and resulted in material damage.

Sounds of bombing were also reportedly heard in the vicinity of the Damascus airport.

Last week, on October 15, Aleppo International Airport’s runway was targeted by an Israeli airstrike.

#BREAKING | #AlMayadeen's correspondent: Violent explosions sounded in the vicinity of #Damascus International Airport.#Syria
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Israeli warplanes launched two missiles at the airport, damaging the runway.

Earlier on October 12, it was reported that Syrian air defenses intercepted attacks on the airports of Damascus and Aleppo, whose runways were damaged by the Israeli aggression.

South of the Levant, the Israeli occupation continues its genocidal aggression against Gaza.

The US Secretary of Defense added that he activated the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery as well as additional Patriot battalions to locations throughout the #MiddleEast. Moreover, Austin ordered additional #US troops to be placed on standby.… pic.twitter.com/oyssEGZQJ0
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Our correspondent reported that 50 Palestinians were martyred on Saturday night as a result of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.

An Israeli aircraft bombed a house west of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, killing 12 individuals from a single family, including three children.

The Israeli warplanes also renewed their shelling of al-Awdah and al-Nada towers in the northern and eastern parts of Beit Lahia, simultaneously targeting Abu Ureif Street in the center of the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and illuminating bombs.

Furthermore, Israeli occupation forces targeted the internal security headquarters and several civilian homes in the al-Jneineh neighborhood in Rafah city.