Syria slams deadly Jordan strikes as ‘unacceptable’ breach of airspace
Summary
Syria condemned Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria, calling them a violation of its airspace and sovereignty. Jordan said the strikes targeted confirmed terrorist threats after a church attack in Karak killed nine people, and expressed regret for civilian deaths.Key Facts
- Syria said Jordan carried out the strikes without prior coordination or notification.
- Syria reported that seven people, including three children and a woman, were killed.
- Syrian civil defense also reported seven civilian deaths in Daraa and Sweida provinces, including five members of one family and two elderly men.
- Jordan said the strikes were based on intelligence about confirmed threats and planned attacks.
- The strikes followed a funeral attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that killed nine people.
- Jordan said it had arrested three gunmen but did not disclose their affiliation.
- Jordan said it wanted to preserve ties with Syria and that the countries continued to coordinate on countering terrorism and weapons and drug smuggling.
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