SYRIAN AIR DEFENSE FORCES REPEL ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON DAMASCUS
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On January 20 noon, the Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces (SyAADF) repelled an Israeli airstrike on positions south of the city of Damascus, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
“Our air defense systems effectively repelled an Israeli aerial aggression that targeted the southern region and prevented it from achieving its goals,” a military sources told the state run-news agency.
The Ministry of Defense of Russia revealed in an official statement that 4 Israeli F-16 warplanes launched 7 missiles at the Damascus international airport from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea. According to the statement, the SyAADF shot down the missiles with its Pantsir-S1 and Buk-m2e systems.
“The Israeli aggression onDamascus airport south-east of the Syrian capital has not led to casualties or material damage,” the ministry added.
Following the incident, the Israeli military announced that its Iron Dome anti-rocket system has intercepted a projectile that was launched at the occupied Golan Heights from Syria territory. It’s unclear yet if this was a missile of the SyAADF that lost its curse or if it was rocket that was intentionally launched at Golan.
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This was the first time Israel tried to hit targets in Syria during the daytime, which suggests that the Israeli Air Force has adopted a more versatile military approach.
Syria foiled IDF air raid on its airport, shot down 7 missiles – Russian MoD
Published time: 20 Jan, 2019 14:25Edited time: 20 Jan, 2019 14:46
FILE PHOTO An Israeli F-16 fighter jet. © Jack Guez / AFP
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Syrian air defenses repelled an Israeli air raid into its territory, successfully intercepting seven missiles fired by incoming F-16 fighter jets, the Russian military said. No damage or casualties on the ground were reported.
The attack occurred at 1:32pm local time on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Four F-16 Israeli fighter jets were flying above the Mediterranean Sea as they launched guided missiles into Syria, targeting the “international airport, southwest of Damascus,” the military officials explained.
Syria’s Pantsir and Buk air defense missile systems were used to shoot down Israeli rockets and knocked out seven of them. The military added that there was no damage done to the airport and no casualties on the ground.
A Syrian military source earlier told state media that the army “thwarted” an Israeli “air aggression” against the country.
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The IDF declined to comment on the issue. The Israeli Army said on the same day that they had intercepted a rocket launched at the northern Golan Heights, without specifying where the rocket came from.
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