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The BBC has verified videos showing blasts at the port of Latakia in Syria, with footage appearing to show extensive damage to ships and parts of the port.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) says it has documented more than 310 strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since the fall of the Assad regime on Sunday.

Israeli warplanes have also reportedly carried out hundreds of airstrikes across Syria, including on the capital, Damascus.

In a statement, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said the IDF was aiming to "destroy strategic capabilities that threaten the State of Israel".

He added that the operation to destroy the Syrian fleet had been a "great success".

Meanwhile, the IDF confirmed it has troops operating in Syrian territory beyond the demilitarized buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

It added that its strikes were to prevent weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" as Syria transitions to a post-Assad era.

The SOHR reported that the attacks spanned Aleppo, Damascus and Hama, with more than 60 taking place overnight between Monday and Tuesday alone.

They targeted military facilities of the Syrian Army, including weapon warehouses, ammunition depots, airports, naval bases and research centres.

Reports say that many of the facilities hit have not merely been damaged, but completely destroyed.

Rami Abdul Rahman, the founder of the SOHR, described the impact of the strikes as destroying[b]"all the capabilities of the Syrian army"[/b] and said that "Syrian lands are being violated".

The IDF acknowledged that its troops had entered Syrian territory but told the BBC that reports of tanks approaching Damascus were "false".

It said some troops had been stationed within the Area of Separation that borders the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights "and then a few additional points".

"When we say a few additional points, we're talking the area of the Area of Separation, or the area of the buffer zone in vicinity," IDF spokesperson Nadav Shoshani told the BBC.

BBC has geolocated an image of an IDF soldier standing just over half a kilometre beyond the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights, inside Syria on a hillside near the village of Kwdana.

On Monday, the Israeli military released photos of its troops who crossed from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights into the demilitarised buffer zone in Syria where UN peacekeepers are based.

The IDF seizure of Syrian positions in the buffer zone was a "temporary defensive position until a suitable arrangement is found", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.

"If we can establish neighbourly relations and peaceful relations with the new forces emerging in Syria, that's our desire. But if we do not, we will do whatever it takes to defend the State of Israel and the border of Israel," he said on Monday.

Turkeys foreign ministry condemned Israel's entry into the buffer zone, accusing it of an "occupying mentality" during a "sensitive period, when the possibility of achieving the peace and stability the Syrian people have desired for many years has emerged".

This buffer zone, also known as the Area of Separation was set up as part of Israel's ceasefire agreement with Syria in 1974 to keep Israeli and Syrian forces separated, following Israel's earlier occupation of the Golan Heights.

Israel unilaterally annexed the Golan in 1981. The move was not recognised internationally, although the US did so unilaterally in 2019.

Asked about the IDF strikes on Monday night, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel was concerned only with defending its citizens.

"That's why we attack strategic weapons systems like, for example, remaining chemical weapons or long-range missiles and rockets in order that they will not fall into the hands of extremists," he said.

On Monday, the UN's chemical watchdog warns authorities in Syria to ensure that suspected stockpiles of chemical weapons are safe.

It is not known where or how many chemical weapons Syria has, but it's believed former President Bashar al-Assad kept stockpiles.

Source;
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx808q7lrno

When they do it, it is Terrorism when we do it, it is self defense...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

All you lot accusing Israel of being land grabbers need to read. If Israel really wanted to get all up in Lebanon's grill, they could've taken Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Lebanon, but they didn't. They just sent in the ground forces for a bit to decimate hezbollah, then stepped out like they promised.

Now, here's the part hat should make Israel's enemies proper scared. Israel's got the intel on all Syria's ports, ammo dumps, and naval fleets, but they've been keeping it classy, restraining the IAF from taking over and striking for years, all in the name of diplomacy. But now, with all these Islamic terrorist and rebel extremists running around, Israel's had to take out Syria's air and naval assets, just to keep everyone in check.

It's a right deterrent. Israel's showing it won't hesitate to strike if someone's getting a bit too big for their boots.

Am yisreal chai 🇮🇱!

They want Syria defenceless.

I thought Nairaland CNN analysts said the west were the ones that toppled Assad and embarrassed Putin?


Una never see anything yet

Assad is enjoying retirement in Moscow
Putin has ushered wartime rulers in Syria that can match Israel

Israel's attacks since Sunday are panic attacks meant to slow down the eventuality of war.

Once these new guys settle, they will be re-equipped by Putin, Turkey, Saudi, Iran and any other interested state aimed at decimating Israel & the West's interest in the Middle East.

Israel as a sovereign country might not exist by this time next year.

Softmirror:
When they do it, it is Terrorism when we do it is self defense...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Not when Islamic terrorists are all over Syria. If Israel was interested, they could have easily destroyed Syria when Hamas and hezbollah struck.

Botragelad:

Not when Islamic terrorists are all over Syria. If Israel was interested, they could have easily destroyed Syria when Hamas and hezbollah struck.

Still boils down to what I already wrote, "when they do it, it is Terrorism, but when we do it it is self defense lol 😂

hoeminique:
I thought Nairaland CNN analysts said the west were the ones that toppled Assad and embarrassed Putin?


Una never see anything yet

Assad is enjoying retirement in Moscow
Putin has ushered wartime rulers in Syria that can match Israel

Israel's attacks since Sunday are panic attacks meant to slow down the eventuality of war.

Once these new guys settle, they will be re-equipped by Putin, Turkey, Saudi, Iran and any other interested state aimed at decimating Israel & the West's interest in the Middle East.

Israel as a sovereign country might not exist by this time next year.

We all know Islamic terrorists are not smart but I do hope they are smart enough not to mess with Israel and make the mistake Hamas and hezbollah made which cost them their leaders, investment, etc. 😂

Softmirror:


Still boils down to what I already wrote, "when they do it, it is Terrorism, but when we do it it is self defense lol 😂

Still boils down to what I wrote.

"Not when Islamic terrorists are all over Syria. If Israel was interested, they could have easily destroyed Syria when Hamas and hezbollah struck."

Cry about it. 😂😂

madridguy:
They want Syria defenceless.

Yes. Now that there's no proper government in Syria!

Don't tell me you now the same guys you called terrorists few days ago. 😂

Botragelad:

We all know Islamic terrorists are not smart but I do hope they are smart enough not to mess with Israel and make the mistake Hamas and hezbollah made which cost them their leaders, investment, etc. 😂

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8289152/syrian-rebels-threaten-israel-here

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8289152/syrian-rebels-threaten-israel-here

It's okay. Terrorists are known to make a lot of threats. Just ask Nasrallah, Sinwar and the other cowards who died while hiding in their bunkers after televising their threats and propaganda for folks like you to swallow and gubble! 😂😂😂

Botragelad:

It's okay. Terrorists are known to make a lot of threats. Just ask Nasrallah, Sinwar and the other cowards who died while hiding in their bunkers after televising their threats and propaganda for folks like you to swallow and gubble! 😂😂😂

They just took over a whole country
Not noise


You're the one making noise now

hoeminique:


They just took over a whole country
Not noise


You're the one making noise now

Haha. Says a terrorist er! 😂

Dude. Go suck on Hamas propaganda. This thread is for intelligent lads! 😭😂😂

Botragelad:

Haha. Says a terrorist er! 😂

Dude. Go suck on Hamas propaganda. This thread is for intelligent lads! 😭😂😂

Incase you haven't noticed, I'm a christian.
One can be a christian and still be intelligent.

Try it

madridguy:
They want Syria defenceless.

A defenceless Syria is good for everyone in the middle east

hoeminique:


Incase you haven't noticed, I'm a christian.
One can be a christian and still be intelligent.

Try it

The irony!
One can be a terrorist er and be a Christian. It's the same way you can be a Christian and still lack intelligence! 😂😂

What is the use of those armaments when it couldn't be used to stop the advancement of rebels with just RPGs mounted on Hilux trucks

Good

Israel knows how to use deterrent. Otherwise those things might fall in the hands of terrorist and start using them in the sea for terror attacks. They have to destroy those weapons so that they won't use them to launch an attack against anyone.

Na wa

Terrible

Botragelad:
All you lot accusing Israel of being land grabbers need to read. If Israel really wanted to get all up in Lebanon's grill, they could've taken Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Lebanon, but they didn't. They just sent in the ground forces for a bit to decimate hezbollah, then stepped out like they promised.

Now, here's the part hat should make Israel's enemies proper scared. Israel's got the intel on all Syria's ports, ammo dumps, and naval fleets, but they've been keeping it classy, restraining the IAF from taking over and striking for years, all in the name of diplomacy. But now, with all these Islamic terrorist and rebel extremists running around, Israel's had to take out Syria's air and naval assets, just to keep everyone in check.

It's a right deterrent. Israel's showing it won't hesitate to strike if someone's getting a bit too big for their boots.

Am yisreal chai 🇮🇱!

How about Russia also striking anyone she feels would be a threat to her soverignty.

No peace for the wicked, state of the art artillery should not be in the hands of non state actors.

The lord is with you Israel.

Meanwhile note that

it is only a Nigerian girl you will see preparing for marriage and she only has #5k or less in her

With a mind blowing milage

hoeminique:
I thought Nairaland CNN analysts said the west were the ones that toppled Assad and embarrassed Putin?


Una never see anything yet

Assad is enjoying retirement in Moscow
Putin has ushered wartime rulers in Syria that can match Israel

Israel's attacks since Sunday are panic attacks meant to slow down the eventuality of war.

Once these new guys settle, they will be re-equipped by Putin, Turkey, Saudi, Iran and any other interested state aimed at decimating Israel & the West's interest in the Middle East.

Israel as a sovereign country might not exist by this time next year.

You watching too many Netflix war movies, snap 🫰 out of it.

hoeminique:


Incase you haven't noticed, I'm a christian.
One can be a christian and still be intelligent.

Try it

you're not a Christian but a coward ing Islamic terrorism.

Takiya doesn't work here.


May urine be upon Allah and his mad prophet

This is what the stupid and woke USA should have done when withdrawing from Afghanistan.

Israel is a wrong side to pick a fight with....they have a crazy appetite for war.... They don't mind facing the whole world at the same time even if they won't win..........

hoeminique:
I thought Nairaland CNN analysts said the west were the ones that toppled Assad and embarrassed Putin?


Una never see anything yet

Assad is enjoying retirement in Moscow
Putin has ushered wartime rulers in Syria that can match Israel

Israel's attacks since Sunday are panic attacks meant to slow down the eventuality of war.

Once these new guys settle, they will be re-equipped by Putin, Turkey, Saudi, Iran and any other interested state aimed at decimating Israel & the West's interest in the Middle East.

Israel as a sovereign country might not exist by this time next year.

Dey play, just dey play.

Chai, I use to think the 6 days war was a science fiction, now I believe it's 100% real.

No Arab nation can fight Israel & win ✅

hoeminique:
I thought Nairaland CNN analysts said the west were the ones that toppled Assad and embarrassed Putin?


Una never see anything yet

Assad is enjoying retirement in Moscow
Putin has ushered wartime rulers in Syria that can match Israel

Israel's attacks since Sunday are panic attacks meant to slow down the eventuality of war.

Once these new guys settle, they will be re-equipped by Putin, Turkey, Saudi, Iran and any other interested state aimed at decimating Israel & the West's interest in the Middle East.

Israel as a sovereign country might not exist by this time next year.

So Hamas Hezbollah and Iran have failed and it is now rag tag rebels that will decimate isreal ? I think something fundamental is wrong with Islam and Muslims.

Botragelad:

Still boils down to what I wrote.

"Not when Islamic terrorists are all over Syria. If Israel was interested, they could have easily destroyed Syria when Hamas and hezbollah struck."

Cry about it. 😂😂

This one na proper M-U-M-U. Because it's Israel attacking, it's all good...if it had been the reverse, y'all would be crying terrorism upandan

Princedapace:


How about Russia also striking anyone she feels would be a threat to her soverignty.

Did those country strike or threaten to strike or carry out any terrorist activity on Russia? 🤷🏼