Israel Claims Destruction of Over 90% of Syria's Surface-to-Air Missile Systems

The military has used Telegram to say the operation targeted Syria's aerial defense systems, severely weakening its military capabilities.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday confirmed that its recent airstrikes in Syria have destroyed more than 90% of the country's strategic surface-to-air missiles.

The military has used Telegram to say the operation targeted Syria's aerial defense systems, severely weakening its military capabilities.

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Fighter jets, helicopters, scud missiles, drones, surface-to-sea precision-guided missiles, and critical airbases including T4 and Ble airports, were among the key assets hit. The strikes have also targeted manufacturing sites. These include a facility located in Homs central to Syria's Scud missile project.

"In preparation for the possible collapse of the regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Israeli Air Force prepared an extensive plan to strike and eliminate advanced military capabilities in Syria, including strategic weapons," they said as a justification for their military actions across the border.

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