Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Weapons Depots as Opposition Seizes Damascus

 

The Israeli air force launched airstrikes early Sunday morning targeting weapons depots in southern Syria and near Damascus, according to Hebrew media reports. These strikes were reportedly aimed at "preventing the weapons from falling into the hands of opposition groups," as stated by an unnamed Israeli security official quoted by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.

The official explained that the attacks focused on ammunition warehouses near Damascus International Airport and southern regions of the country, citing concerns about these weapons potentially reaching armed factions or local militias.

In a related development, Syria witnessed a significant turn of events as Syrian opposition factions took control of Damascus on the morning of December 8. This followed the withdrawal of regime forces from streets and public institutions, marking the end of 61 years of Ba'ath Party rule and 53 years of the Assad family's reign. The fate of Bashar al-Assad remains uncertain.