Military says most drones were intercepted; Damascus warns of “appropriate response” as regional tensions escalate.
DAMASCUS — Syria’s military announced on Monday that a large-scale drone attack targeted several of its bases near the border with Iraq, marking the latest in a series of cross-border incidents amid the widening Middle East conflict.
In an official statement, the Syrian army said the attack occurred “at dawn today,” involving “a large-scale attack by a number of drones targeting several army bases near the Iraqi border.”
Most of the drones were intercepted, the military reported, without specifying the number of aircraft involved or whether there were casualties or material damage.
Damascus Vows Response
The military said it was assessing its options in the wake of the attack.
“We are studying our options and will respond appropriately to neutralize any threat and prevent any aggression against Syrian territory,” the statement read.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the drone assault. However, the incident comes against the backdrop of heightened regional volatility following the US-Israel-Iran military conflict, which has already disrupted global oil markets and triggered fuel supply disruptions across multiple nations.
Regional Context
The border region between Syria and Iraq has been a flashpoint for years, hosting a complex web of Iranian-backed militias, US forces, and ongoing counterterrorism operations. The latest drone attack raises concerns about further spillover from the broader regional war into Syrian territory.
The incident also follows a series of strikes and counterstrikes across the region in recent weeks, with various actors exchanging fire amid escalating hostilities.
Syrian authorities have not provided further details on potential perpetrators or the extent of damage inflicted.
