Recent Israeli attack on Syria hits Iran’s logistics unit – Iranian outlet
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Israel’s recent airstrikes on Syria hit Iranian logistics institution, Iran International, a news agency, said on Tuesday.
“Unit 2250,” a special Iranian logistics institution run by Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard, was targeted in the Israeli airstrike that hit Damascus International Airport on September 17, the agency said based on exclusive information.
The airstrike claimed the lives of five soldiers of the Syrian government forces and caused material damage.
“The unit is in charge of receiving incoming equipment, weapons and personnel from Iran as well as supporting the Iran-backed Lebanese forces in the country,” according to Iran International.
It is also charged of escorting and hosting senior Iranian officials and their families upon arrival in Syria.
The targeted unit is under the supervision of “Seyyed Reza” and two employees in the office were identified, they are called Abdollah Ebadi and Meysam Katbi, according to Iran International.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the Israeli attack targeted positions in Al-Ghasola farms (Mazarae’ Al-Ghasola) near Damascus International Airport, the vicinity of Al-Sayda Zainab area and Al-Kaswa area in Rif Dimashq, where Iran-backed militias are stationed.
Israel has hit sites inside Syria 25th times since the beginning of 2022.
On September 6, Aleppo International Airport underwent a second Israeli missile attack in one week, leaving material losses in the airport.
On the same day, posts in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and its countryside were subjected to another Israeli missile attack two hours after targeting Aleppo Airport.