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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Unidentified aircraft strike Iranian targets in eastern Syria - report
2019-12-25
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[JP] According to Deir Ezzor 24, the attack was likely carried out by Israel and the target may have been an arms depot belonging to the Iranian militias.

Unidentified aircraft struck targets belonging to Iranian militias near Al-Mayadin east of Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria on Sunday, according to Deir EzZor 24, a local news source.

Powerful explosions were heard in the area as the attacks happened. According to Deir Ezzor 24, the attack was likely carried out by Israel and the target may have been an arms depot belonging to the Iranian militias.

The Syrian news source noted that Israeli aircraft have recently intensified air strikes on Iranian positions near Al-Bukamal, along the Syria-Iraq border. Al-Mayadin is located along the Euphrates.

On Sunday night, three people were killed in reported Israeli strikes in the Damascus area, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Hezbollah and Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) members are located in the area.

A political advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khameni told Russian media that "there will be a response to Israeli attacks in Syria sooner or later, through the Syrian and Lebanese people," according to Kan news.
“Just you wait! You’ll be sorry! And your little dog, too!”
Rumors spread that the IRGC's Aerospace commander, General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, was killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday night, but Iranian media later stated that Hajizadeh is "in perfect health."
Bummer. Better luck next time, guys!
During the strikes local reports indicated several weapons warehouses were hit, causing material damages.
Oooohhhh, secondaries!
Related:
Al-Bukamal: 2019-12-08 At least 5 Iran-backed militia members killed on Iraqi border
Al-Bukamal: 2019-12-09 Strike targeted Iran-controlled warehouse on Saturday, killing 4-5
Al-Bukamal: 2019-11-21 #Israel shells sites affiliated to terrorist #IRGC forces in #Damascus
Posted by:Besoeker

#8  Mighta been a Mig-29
Posted by: Skidmark   2019-12-25 23:29  

#7  Since when are there unidentified aircraft in a war zone? Maybe it's the Romulons with their cloaking device.
Posted by: jpal   2019-12-25 15:49  

#6  Reading the above comments earlier: "So... is Ruritania Catholic, or what?" Couple hours later, question answered: "Hey, Zenda's more fun than I remembered. Sigh.

Merry Four Score and Umpteenth Holiest Day to Islam!
Posted by: Jeremiah Ebbomomp4337   2019-12-25 12:33  

#5  So "IDF" means un-Identified Defense Force? Who knew?
Posted by: Mercutio   2019-12-25 08:34  

#4  IDF: 'Hey, I gotta Christmas present for you.'

Hezzies: 'Oh yeah? What's that?'

IDF: (KA-BOOOOM!)

IDF - 'Merry fuckin' Christmas!'
Posted by: Raj   2019-12-25 07:36  

#3  
Posted by: Dron66046   2019-12-25 06:21  

#2  Happy Hannukah
Posted by: Frank G   2019-12-25 05:43  

#1  Merry Christmas
Posted by: Uleck Spererong9442   2019-12-25 04:37  

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