Israeli Airstrike Targets Former Military Site in Syria’s Daraa

By Kardo Roj

DARAA, Syria (North Press) – Israeli warplanes targeted a former military facility in northern Daraa on Monday, according to local sources. The site, which once housed tanks and heavy weaponry, had reportedly been abandoned since the fall of Syria’s previous government late last year.

A local source told North Press that the strike hit an area near the town of al-Sanamayn, specifically the 89th Brigade’s military repair facility, which was once used by the Syrian army before regime forces withdrew. “The site had been empty for months, with over ten decommissioned tanks remaining at the location when it was struck,” the source added.

The airstrike comes just days after Israel targeted military positions in Daraa city and the town of Izraa, causing significant casualties and material damage. Monday’s attack was accompanied by intensive Israeli aerial activity, with warplanes reportedly flying over southern Syria for more than two hours.

Israel has carried out frequent airstrikes in Syria over the past decade, often targeting positions linked to Iranian-backed forces and Hezbollah. However, the latest strike in Daraa raises questions, as the facility was no longer an active military base.

Since the regime’s fall last year, control over southern Syria has been fragmented, with local security forces, armed groups, and external actors all vying for influence. While Israeli officials have not commented on the strike, analysts suggest it may be part of a broader strategy to prevent military assets from falling into hostile hands.

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government led to significant shifts in Syria’s power structure, particularly in areas like Daraa, where former regime strongholds have been left in disarray. Local governance has struggled to stabilize the region, and external actors—including Israel—continue to monitor security developments closely.

While no casualties were reported in Monday’s strike, it underscores the continued volatility of southern Syria and the broader regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and various armed factions. Observers warn that without a clear framework for regional security, such incidents are likely to persist, keeping southern Syria on edge.