Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government said, among a series of reported attacks this week.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Tuesday's strike as a violation of international law and a breach of its sovereignty.
After more strikes on Wednesday, Israeli forces carried out an airborne landing at a former military site in the area, international and Syrian state media report. Reports differ on what forces did and how long they stayed for.
Israel's military told the BBC it did not comment on foreign reports. Defence Minister Israel Katz posted on X on Thursday that forces are operating in all combat zones day and night for the security of Israel.
Israel has conducted a series of attacks across Syria, particularly after the fall of ex-President Bashar al-Assad in December, which aimed at preventing weapons from falling into the hands of extremists. This year, Israel has conducted 95 attacks—85 air strikes and 10 land operations—according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Tuesday's attack occurred while Syrian troops were attempting to address surveillance devices found near al-Kiswah, as reported by Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Subsequent attacks on Wednesday targeted areas close to where Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was attending the Damascus International Fair, as noted by SOHR.
Details of Israeli forces' landing at the military site remain murky, with differing accounts about the number of soldiers involved and the duration of their operation. SANA reported several Israeli air raids followed by an airdrop.
A Syrian military source indicated that dozens of soldiers involved in the operation stayed at the site for over two hours.
This increase in military engagements comes alongside ongoing deconfliction talks between Israel and Syria.
In previous incidents, Israel bombed Syrian forces, particularly in southern regions as they moved into the city of Suweida, leading to violent sectarian clashes. Israel’s prime minister reaffirmed the nation's stance on preemptive strikes to protect its interests.
