Moscow Rebukes Israel for Airstrikes in Syria
Russia has had military forces in Syria since 2015 at the invitation of the Syrian government.
On June 3, Russia strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria, the second in less than a week, which resulted in the deaths of civilians and an Iranian military officer.
The Russian foreign ministry emphasized that these actions violated Syria’s sovereignty and international law, calling on Israel to halt such practices to prevent destabilizing the Middle East.
During the early hours of June 3, Israeli warplanes targeted multiple positions near Aleppo, causing casualties among civilians and significant damage.
Subsequent reports revealed that an Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps member lost his life in the attack.
The Epoch Times could not verify the details independently, and Israel has not acknowledged the airstrikes.
Since the conflict started in Syria in 2011, Iran and Russia have maintained military presences in the country to support the Assad government.
Israel’s recent airstrikes follow a pattern of mounting tensions between the factions involved in the Syrian conflict.
Moscow confirmed the airstrikes in Syria and cited civilian casualties caused by the bombings, highlighting the ongoing conflict dynamics in the region.
Given the longstanding hostilities and the complex network of alliances in the region, the situation remains volatile, raising concerns about further escalation and the impact on civilian populations.
