Explosions heard over Russian naval base in Tartus, media reports

Explosions were heard over Tartus, the air defense system was working. It is assumed that Israeli missiles were intercepted over the city. Officials from Israel do not comment on attacks on Syrian territory. Subsequently, the air defense systems of the Syrian army were used against “hostile targets.”

Tartus is considered an important port in Syria, where Iranian weapons are usually transferred to pro-Iranian groups. The city is also a logistics base for the Russian Navy. According to The Economist, the base is important for Russian intelligence, including electronic intelligence.

Russian sources also reported that Israeli special forces had penetrated an IRGC facility in Syria. As part of the operation, they seized equipment, destroyed the facility, and fled the scene of the attack. IDF fighters provided air cover for the special forces. It is believed that the facility was producing drones and ballistic missiles for Hezbollah.