Israeli airstrikes target Abu Duhur air base in Syria to block Turkish deployment
Israel launched eight airstrikes against the runway of the Abu Duhur air base in Syria's northwestern Idlib province early on August 19. The Israeli military stated the operation was intended to prevent the deployment of Turkish troops to the facility. The strike highlights rising regional tensions following the fall of the Assad government in late 2024, as Israel and Turkey compete for influence in the security vacuum across northern and central Syria.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Idlib, Syria
Conflict: Syrian Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: NPR