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IDF Destroys Iranian Missile Facility in Syria in Major Ground Operation

Israeli special forces conducted a bold raid on an underground missile factory near Masyaf, dealing a significant blow to Iran and Hezbollah's missile production efforts.

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A damaged burnt out car on the outskirts of Masyaf lies on the side of a dirty road in Syria. People watch on and take photos of the damaged car.
An Israeli air force F-15 warplane is seen before landing in an airbase in central Israel, Monday, April 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Overview

  • The IDF's elite General Staff Reconnaissance Unit carried out the operation, targeting a facility built by Iran to produce precision missiles.
  • The raid, described as the IDF's boldest in recent years, involved both airstrikes and ground forces, with Israeli helicopters transporting commandos to the site.
  • Israeli forces retrieved critical documents and equipment before destroying the facility, which had been under construction since 2018.
  • The operation resulted in the deaths of several Syrian guards and the capture of important materials, with heavy airstrikes preventing Syrian reinforcements.
  • The strike comes amid heightened tensions, as Israel prepares for potential conflict with Hezbollah, which has launched numerous attacks on Israel in recent months.