IDF elite forces undertook a raid last week in Syria to eliminate an underground missile factory created by Iran, three sources told Axios.
Although Israel has undertaken airstrikes in Syria for specific targets since October 7th, the ground operation in Syria was highly unusual.
The destruction of the weapons factory was intended to frustrate Iran’s and Hezbollah’s efforts to produce weapons on Syrian soil.
Israel did not confirm the operation to avoid conflict with Syria and a further escalation with Hezbollah.
Syria reported heavy airstrikes last week in the West, particularly in Masyaf, close to the border with Lebanon.
The airstrikes were meant to give cover for Israel’s ground operation in Syria.
Syrian state media called the operation “blatant aggression” and claimed that 16 people were killed and 40 others were wounded.
The operation began when IDF special forces surprised and killed the Syrian guards at the facility before placing explosives in the factory, blowing it up.
Israel fired from the air to prevent Syria from sending reinforcements to the area.
Sources say Iran began building the facility in 2018 with the cooperation of Hezbollah and Syria after most of its weapons facilities were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
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