Israel conducted about 480 strikes in Syria in 48 hours

The Israeli military has reportedl;y carried out about 480 strikes over the past 48 hours on various military targets in Syria,according to reports.

The military claimed that it struck most of the strategic weapons stockpiles in Syria.

The military said the targets included 15 naval vessels, anti-aircraft batteries and weapons production sites in several cities.

In Latakia, a navy vessel equipped with machine guns and rocket launchers was seen half sunken in the water.

“Israel’s attacks on Syria are systematic,” Al Jazeera reported from Damascus. “They are aiming to destroy Syria’s defense bases”.

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