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US News and World Report/Reuters: Syria Says Israeli Strike Puts Aleppo Airport Out of Service
BEIRUT (Reuters) -An Israeli air strike knocked Aleppo airport out of service on Tuesday and forced the Syrian authorities to reroute flights carrying aid for people affected by last month’s earthquake, Syrian state media reported.
The Israeli military declined to comment. Israel has for years been carrying out attacks against what it has described as Iran-linked targets in Syria, where Tehran’s influence has grown since it began supporting President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war that began in 2011.
In the second attack on Aleppo airport in six months, Syrian air defences intercepted missiles launched from the Mediterranean, west of the coastal city of Latakia, at 2:07 a.m. (2307 GMT), state news agency SANA reported, citing a military source.
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WNU editor: It looks like this will be hindering earthquake aid …. Israel cripples Aleppo airport, hindering aid deliveries for Syria (The Cradle).
Syria Says An Israeli Air Strike Has Put Aleppo Airport Out Of Service
Syrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airport — — France 24
Syria says Israeli jets strike Aleppo airport, shutting it down — Times of Israel
Syrian State Media Reports Israeli Strike on Aleppo Airport — VOA
Reported Israeli strikes on Aleppo airport leave it out of service — Middle East Eye