Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Summary
Syrian security forces have arrested five former air force officers for their roles in air strikes on civilians during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. The arrests are part of ongoing investigations into attacks that caused destruction, forced displacement, and many deaths during Syria’s civil war.Key Facts
- Five former air force officers, including a general, were arrested for involvement in air strikes on populated areas.
- The arrests involved pilots and commanders who worked in airbases and operations centers under the previous government.
- The air strikes targeted residential neighborhoods and infrastructure, causing heavy casualties and displacement.
- Authorities are investigating the officers before sending them to trial.
- Syria’s civil war lasted over 13 years and caused more than 500,000 deaths.
- Since the fall of al-Assad’s government in December 2024, many former security officials have been arrested.
- Earlier, nine former pilots, including generals, were also arrested for deadly bombings under the former regime.
- Syria sentenced al-Assad and others to death in absentia for war crimes; al-Assad fled the country and is believed to be in Russia.
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