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HTS-affiliated militias attack the town of Sahnaya on the outskirts of Damascus – Israel responds with airstrikes.

In a new escalation of the fragile situation in Syria, militias affiliated with the jihadist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a surprise attack on the city of Sahnaya, an area inhabited mainly by Druze and Christian communities, which is located on the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus.

According to reports from the field, the attack was characterized by the use of heavy weapons and caused panic among the civilian population. Some local sources report casualties and material damage, although there is still no official confirmation of the exact balance.

BREAKING:

HTS-linked militias launched an attack on the Druze and Christian town of Sahnaya on the outskirts of Damascus.

Israel has launched airstrikes against the militias, trying to stop their attacks.

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In response to this attack, the Israeli air force has launched a series of direct strikes against militia positions in the surrounding region.

According to Israeli military sources, the goal of these operations is to stop the advance of extremist groups and prevent threats to civilian communities in Syria.

The attacks come in a tense regional context, where Israel has repeatedly committed to preventing the spread of armed groups linked to terrorist organizations, especially those supported by actors such as Iran or representing a direct threat to its northern borders.

Analysts warn that this latest escalation could lead to a new cycle of violence in the region if measures are not taken to curb the actions of the militias and protect the civilian population. /Telegraph/