Monday, October 16, 2017

Israeli Jets Strike Syrian Anti-Aircraft Battery Site After Being Fired Upon

FILE PHOTO. © Baz Ratner / Reuters

The Guardian: Israeli jets attack anti-aircraft battery in Syria in retaliatory strike

Israeli military says airstrike on missile launcher followed attack on jets on reconnaissance mission over Lebanon

Israeli jets have attacked a Syrian government anti-aircraft missile launcher after it fired on its aircraft patrolling in Lebanese air space on a photographic reconnaissance mission, the Israeli military said.

The incident occurred on Monday morning, according to an Israeli military spokesman, who said it was the first time Israeli aircraft had been targeted by Syrian forces while flying over Lebanon since the Syrian war began.

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WNU Editor: Syria is warning Israel of serious consequences from today's strike .... Syria warns of 'serious repercussions' following Israeli airstrike (The Jerusalem Post). More here .... After IAF strikes anti-aircraft battery, Syria warns of 'dangerous consequences' (The Times of Israel).

More News On Reports That Israeli Jets Struck A Syrian Anti-Aircraft Battery Site After Being Fired Upon

Israeli military strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria -- AP
Israeli warplanes strike Syrian anti-aircraft battery after coming under 'fire' -- DW
Israeli jets attack anti-aircraft battery in Syria -- Al Jazeera
Israel targets Syrian anti-aircraft battery after its planes take fire -- CNN
Israel destroys anti-aircraft battery in Syria after it fires at IDF jets -- The Times of Israel
Israel attacks Syrian unit that fired at its planes over Lebanon -- Al-Arabiya

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