Syria Airstrikes

Syrian pilot confessions reveal centralized bombing orders during war

One pilot, who had held senior leadership positions, noted that certain officers were granted special trust by the leadership and were assigned intensive bombing missions.

ABANDONED MILITARY jets are seen at the Aleppo airport on December 14, 2024 in Aleppo, Syria. Aleppo was the first major city to fall in last week's lightning offensive by rebel forces as they toppled Syria's Assad regime.
US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

Can US strikes on ISIS help bring change to Syria? - analysis

 Smoke rises over over Al-Mazra'a village, following renewed fighting between Bedouin fighters and Druze gunmen, despite an announced truce, in Sweida, Syria July 18, 2025.

Israel airstrike hits vicinity of Syria's Sweida, Syrian state news agency says

 State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce speaks during her first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, US, March 6, 2025.

US did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Dept says


IAF warns Syrians to avoid Hezbollah after alleged Israeli airstrike - report

The alleged Israeli airstrike on a radar site belonging to the Syrian military at Tal Qalib was not reported by official Syrian sources.

 Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on a military vehicle in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017.

Turkey calls for US understanding ahead of possible Syria operation

Russian foreign minister blasts West over Ukraine, stating belief that US, NATO are arming and training Ukrainians.

 Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visits Land Forces Operation Center in Ankara

Syria, Iran deploy increased air defenses near Damascus - report

Air defense supplied by and through Iran were reportedly brought to the area to deter Israel from conducting airstrikes in Damascus.

 The IRGC's Bavar-373 air-defense system

Four Syrian soldiers killed, another wounded in alleged Israeli airstrike - report

Syrian air defenses countered the attack, which came from the Mediterranean Sea side and also caused material damage.

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Syrian airbase hit by alleged Israeli airstrike used by Russian military

The runway and underground facilities at the Shayrat airbase have undergone a major expansion by the Russian military in the last three years.

 national flags flutter on military vehicles near Manbij, Syria October 15, 2019

How are NATO, Russia's airstrike policies different? - explainer

Both NATO and Russia have been involved in numerous conflicts around the world and have made use of airstrikes as a result, but the rules and procedures employed by both aren't the same.

Smoke and flames rise over the Syrian border town of Kobani after an airstrike, October 20, 2014

Alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites affiliated with Maher Assad - report

Israel warned Syrian officials that they would intensify airstrikes on Syrian targets due to the Assad regime's cooperation with Iran.

 Maher Assad, Basher Assad's brother

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target Damascus for 3rd time in a week

Air defense systems were activated in the Damascus area, at the same time intense explosions were heard in the sky of the capital city and its suburbs, according to Syrian reports.

 Missile fire is seen over Damascus, Syria January 21, 2019.

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target Damascus in rare daytime strike

The airstrike comes just two days after an alleged Israeli missile strike targeted the Damascus area.

ISRAELI F-16 takes to the skies

A month without any Israeli airstrikes on Syria. What's going on? - analysis

Since a September strike that targeted Damascus International Airport, there have been no reports of airstrikes in Syria.

 AN F-35 seen during an aerial display at an IAF pilots’ graduation ceremony at Hatzerim air base in the Negev.