Russia condemns Israel over retaliatory strikes on Syria

Russia condemns Israel for striking Syrian military targets earlier this week following an attempted attack on the Golan border.

“We resolutely condemn these actions and express serious concern over yet another aggravation of relations between Israel and Syria. We warn Israel’s leaders against a repetition of steps that are fraught with dangerous consequences for the entire Middle East,” a statement from the Russian foreign ministry says.

It adds: “We support Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and urge both sides to display restraint and prevent a further escalation of tensions.”

Israel has not publicly said who was responsible for the attempted attack. Following the airstrikes, the military said it holds Syria responsible for “all activities” in its territory.

Russia has previously condemned Israel over strikes in Syria on Iranian-linked targets that also hit Syrian positions. Both Moscow and Tehran are key backers of Syrian President Bashar Assad in Syria’s civil war.