08 Aug 2024 | 07:30 PM UTC
Syria: Reported projectile strike causes explosions near Shayrat Airbase Aug. 8
Explosions reported at warehouses near Shayrat Airbase in Homs Governate, Syria, late Aug. 8 amid reported projectile strike.
Several explosions reportedly occurred at warehouses near the Shayrat Airbase in Al-Shayrat, Homs Governate, late Aug. 8 due to a suspected projectile strike. The attack was allegedly carried out by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). However, Israeli officials have yet to confirm. It was not immediately clear whether or not any casualties occurred due to the incident.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.
Avoid the area where the strike took place until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Heed all official directives. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in the impacted area.
The latest Israeli strike comes amid the ongoing cross-border violence between the IDF and Lebanese Hizballah (LH) and Hamas militants. The IDF's objective is to deter the militants from further attacks against Israel and to force them to withdraw from areas near the country's border with Lebanon.
