Media: Israel confirms destroying Syrian Navy ships

Israel confirms a large-scale operation to destroy the Syrian army fleet near the port of Latakia and Minat al-Bayda (north of Latakia) in western Syria.

The attack was carried out using missile corvettes, Caliber.Az reports via Israeli media outlet Ynet.

Many Syrian Navy ships carrying dozens of sea-to-sea missiles were reportedly destroyed.

The IDF conducted airstrikes on the port of Latakia, targeting Syrian Navy warships, anti-ship cruise missiles, and missile depots. pic.twitter.com/XS5VUIomSo

— Clash Report (@clashreport) December 9, 2024

The purpose of the attack, like other IDF strikes against targets in Syria, is to prevent weapons and ammunition from falling into the hands of elements hostile to Israel.

On December 9 night, the Israeli Navy conducted a major operation to eliminate the former Syrian regime’s naval fleet. The operation is part of a broader campaign to neutralize military assets and prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile forces.

Following the collapse of the regime, Israel launched efforts to dismantle regime weapons sites to prevent them from being seized by hostile forces. This came amidst the chaotic takeover by rebel groups, many of which were previously linked to al-Qaeda and other jihadist organizations.

By Khagan Isayev