BREAKING: Israeli Airstrikes Target Turkish Airbase Under Construction in Syria, Killing at Least Three Turkish ‘Engineers’

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between Israel and Turkey, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly struck a Turkish airbase under construction in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least three Turkish “engineers.” This bold move marks a significant intensification of the ongoing regional conflict between the two nations.

Israel has intensified its military operations in Syria in recent months, targeting key military infrastructure, including airbases, as part of a broader strategy to neutralize perceived threats and prevent advanced weaponry from falling into hostile hands. The Israeli Air Force has conducted numerous airstrikes on Syrian bases, with a particular focus on facilities like the T-4 Airbase and Palmyra Military Airport in the Homs region, as well as other strategic sites across the country. These operations escalated significantly following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024, which left a power vacuum that Israel fears could allow extremist groups to seize control of Syria’s remaining military assets.

Since late 2024, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes, with reports indicating over 300 strikes in the immediate aftermath of Assad’s ousting alone. These attacks have systematically targeted air defense systems, weapons depots, fighter jets, helicopters, and naval assets, effectively crippling much of Syria’s military capabilities. For instance, strikes on the T-4 Airbase—a facility long associated with Iranian and Hezbollah presence—have aimed to destroy residual military equipment, including missile storage sites and fuel depots. Similarly, the Hama Airbase and coastal facilities like Latakia have been hit to dismantle Syria’s naval and air forces, with the Israeli Navy even joining efforts to obliterate Syrian warships in December 2024.

Israel’s stated rationale for these strikes is to ensure that sophisticated weaponry, such as long-range missiles or chemical arms, does not reach groups like Hezbollah or emerging Islamist factions, particularly after the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria.