Jordan Strikes Southern Syria After Church Attack, Five Civilians Dead
Jordan says it struck targets in Syria linked to the October 23 church attack; Syria denies prior coordination.
KEY POINTS
- Jordan linked the October 23 church attack perpetrators to terrorist groups in Syria
- Royal Jordanian Air Force struck targets in southern Syria
- Five civilians, including women and children, were killed and two injured in Deraa
- Jordan says the operation was coordinated with Syria; Syria denies prior coordination
- Regional tension remains high and new statements are expected
Jordanian authorities linked the perpetrators of the October 23 church attack to terrorist organizations operating in Syria. In response, the Royal Jordanian Air Force carried out an airstrike on certain points in southern Syria. Security measures in the region were raised to the highest level.
According to the Deraa Health Director, five civilians, including women and children, lost their lives in the bombardment, while two people were injured. A 65-year-old civilian wounded by shrapnel that hit his home died at Deraa National Hospital despite all medical intervention.
“The air operation was carried out in coordination with the Syrian side.”
Jordanian officials said the air operation was carried out in coordination with the Syrian side. They stressed that the targeted elements were sheltering in southern Syria and were directly linked to terrorist organizations threatening the country's security.
The Syrian government stated that it was closely monitoring developments on the ground. It said no prior coordination had taken place with the Syrian side regarding this military operation.
Tension continues in the region while new statements from the parties are awaited.
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