An Israeli satellite imaging firms releases images of a Syrian military base that was targeted in an airstrike on Friday night that was attributed to Israel.
A large hangar and a number of buildings were destroyed in the attack on the base, near the city of Masyaf in the western Hama province, according to the satellite images analyzed and distributed by ImageSat International.
The structures hit were reportedly used in the production of missiles.
Syria’s official state news agency SANA said Israel targeted a military site in the area, but that Syrian air defenses intercepted the attack, downing some of the missiles fired. The regime mouthpiece said the interception resulted in the destruction of several buildings and the wounding of three “fighters.” The area is known to house Iranian forces and their Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah.
Israel does not comment on specific airstrikes in Syria, but does generally acknowledge conducting operations there.
— Judah Ari Gross
Satellite photos released by ImageSat International shows the aftermath of an airstrikes attributed to Israel that targeted a Syrian military base in Masyaf in the Hama province on April 12, 2019. (ImageSat International)
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