As of Tuesday morning, Syria and Turkey have not responded to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhour military airfield in Idlib, according to The Zioneer. The attack destroyed runways after Israel expressed opposition to entrenchment activity in the area. The airfield lies approximately 70 km from the Turkish border.
As of Tuesday morning at 11:27 Jerusalem, Syria and Turkey have not responded to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhour military airfield in Idlib, according to The Zioneer. The attack destroyed the airfield's runways after Israel expressed opposition to entrenchment activity in the area. The airfield lies approximately 70 km from the Turkish border and houses Syria's post-Assad air force, including refurbished Su-22 and L-39 aircraft, with Turkish forces stationed nearby.
The overnight strike was first reported by The Zioneer at 03:32 Jerusalem, with four airstrikes hitting the runway. Arab media reports later noted that Turkish forces are stationed at the base. By early Tuesday morning, a Syrian military source acknowledged the strike to state television, confirming damage but no casualties. At 11:17 Jerusalem, a Syrian source updated the account to eight airstrikes, damaging the runway and infrastructure.
No official confirmation or denial has been issued by Israeli military spokespersons. The lack of response from Damascus and Ankara remains notable given the airfield's proximity to Turkish territory and the regional entrenchment dynamics. The base was previously reported by The Zioneer to host a refurbished Syrian air force, and the strike occurred after an extended period without reported Israeli operations in Syria.
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