Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government said, among a series of reported attacks this week.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Tuesday's strike as a violation of international law and a breach of its sovereignty.
After more strikes on Wednesday, Israeli forces reportedly conducted an aerial landing at a former military site in the area. International and Syrian state media report varied accounts of the actions during this operation.
Israel's military did not comment on foreign reports, but Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that 'forces are operating in all combat zones day and night for the security of Israel.'
Following the fall of ex-President Bashar al-Assad in December, Israel has carried out numerous attacks in Syria to prevent weapons from reaching extremist groups. In 2023 alone, airstrikes and land operations have been conducted 95 times according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Tuesday's strikes coincided with Syrian troops investigating “surveillance and eavesdropping devices” near al-Kiswah.
Further airstrikes occurred less than ten kilometers from an event attended by Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Details regarding the Israeli operation at the old military site remain unclear, with accounts suggesting Israeli aircraft launched several strikes before conducting airdrops, with military sources giving differing narratives on troop movements.
This wave of attacks comes as both countries are in deconfliction discussions, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region.
In July, Israeli forces bombed Syrian government troops in the south during an operation after sectarian clashes, which also resulted in casualties among Syrian civilians and soldiers.
