Syria says Israeli air strike targets Latakia port, causing fire


An image grab from a handout video released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Dec 7, 2021 shows fire near containers of the Syrian port of Latakia. - An Israeli air strike hit a shipment of Iranian weapons in the Syrian port of Latakia on December 7, 2021, in the first such attack on the key facility, a war monitor said. The Israeli raid "directly targeted an Iranian weapons shipment in the container yard," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. (Photo by SANA / AFP)

CAIRO (Reuters): Israel carried out an air strike on the Syrian port of Latakia on Tuesday (Dec 7), causing a fire in a container storage area that was later extinguished, Syrian state media reported.

An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment on the reports. The Syrian reports did not mention any casualties.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Israel , Syria , Missile , Latakia

   

Next In World

Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies
Russian attack forces frustrated, hungry residents from Ukraine border town
Chinese EV maker Zeekr surges 34 pct in Wall Street debut
Death toll of bus crash in Russia's St. Petersburg rises to 7
Mexico heat wave melts temperature records in ten cities, including Mexico City
Clean hydrogen investment exceeds 73 bln USD in Canada
U.S. stocks close mixed amid low consumer sentiment
Pandemic agreement talks to continue beyond deadline: WHO
Spanish business summit strengthens Shanghai-Barcelona ties
April 2024 marks warmest April on record: NASA

Others Also Read