On July 16, 2025, in the afternoon hours, the Israeli Air Force conducted a targeted operation against a key military facility in the Syrian capital Damascus. The Reuters news agency was the first to report the air strike, which was confirmed by official Israeli representatives.
Two independent Syrian sources from the security sector revealed to British media that the attack was precisely directed at the Ministry of Defense building, located in the central part of the city. Military experts describe the operation as extremely precise and strategically planned.
The Israeli military leadership confirmed the strike, emphasizing that the operation was aimed at specific military infrastructure facilities. According to initial analyses, the goal was to neutralize a certain military capacity of the Syrian armed forces.
International observers are awaiting an official reaction from the Syrian government, as tension in the region remains extremely high. Diplomatic channels between the two countries are on high alert.
At the moment, there is no information about human casualties, but damage to the military facility is expected to be significant. Experts are analyzing all possible geopolitical consequences of this military action.