Footage aired by Syrian media of an explosion allegedly caused by an Israeli strike on August 25, 2022. Photo via Syrian media. Israel carried out an airstrike on Syria ‘s Damascus International airport and other positions south of the capital, killing five soldiers and causing material damages, the ministry of defense said early on Saturday. Syria n air defenses intercepted the attack and managed to down most of the missiles, a ministry statement said. There was no immediate confirmation if the strike has affected airport operations. Israel has intensified strikes on Syria n airports to disrupt Tehran’s increasing use of...