Syria reports large-scale drone attack on its bases near Iraqi border

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s military says a large-scale drone attack targeted its bases near the border with Iraq, the latest such incident since the outbreak of the Middle East war.

In a statement, the army reports “a large-scale attack by a number of drones targeting several army bases near the Iraqi border at dawn today,” adding that most of the drones were intercepted.

“We are studying our options and will respond appropriately to neutralize any threat and prevent any aggression against Syrian territory.”

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