Undercover Strike: Israel's Raid on Syrian Missile Factory
Israel's military confirmed conducting a special forces raid on an underground Syrian facility primed to produce missiles for Hezbollah. The September mission targeted the complex in Hama province, crucial to Iranian military efforts in the region, dismantling manufacturing capabilities to ensure Israel's safety.
In a recent revelation, Israel's military acknowledged a strategic raid conducted by special forces in Syria this September. The target was an underground missile production site, allegedly set to manufacture high-precision weapons for Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia poised against Israel.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, the facility was a cornerstone in Iranian military manufacturing within the region, nearly operational with capabilities to produce long-range missiles. This mission, involving substantial manpower and aerial support, was a preemptive measure to neutralize a looming security threat.
The nighttime operation reportedly resulted in significant casualties, as noted by Syrian state media. The IDF's complex maneuver dismantled weapons production equipment, underlining Israel's commitment to preventing the transfer of arms, potentially changing hands amid instability in Syria.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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