Russian Foreign Ministry: Israeli strikes on Syrian airports could lead to an escalation of the conflict

Israeli Air Force strikes on airports in the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR) are a violation of the country’s sovereignty and could provoke an escalation of the conflict. stated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

“These actions by the Israeli side represent a gross violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic and the basic norms of international law. The targets of attacks once again were such important civilian infrastructure in Syria as airports,” the statement said.

The Foreign Ministry emphasized that Israeli airstrikes endangered the lives of innocent people and the safety of international air travel. Such forceful attacks could provoke armed escalation throughout the region, the Foreign Ministry added. “This cannot be allowed under any circumstances,” the ministry clarified.

Previously October 12 media reportedthat Israel attacked the international airports of Damascus and Aleppo in Syria. As a result of the attack, runways were damaged and airports suspended operations. No injuries were reported. 11 October Israeli army reportedwhich launched an artillery strike on Syrian territory in response to missiles launched from there.

The aggravation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict began on the morning of October 7, when the Palestinian group Hamas began military operations against Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of Operation Iron Swords, and the government announced that the country had entered a state of war. The total number of victims of the conflict, according to the latest data, has exceeded 2,400 people.