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Israel invades Syria and fires projectiles near Damascus

Observador28 August 2026 at 06:41

Israel again carried out a ground invasion in Syrian territory, attacking an area located 50 kilometers from Damascus, the country's capital. The action represents another episode of the conflict involving Israel and Syria in the broader context of the war in the region.

Israeli forces continue to carry out military operations in Syrian territory, although the article does not specify the exact objectives of this specific attack or the possible targets hit.

In parallel, Russia launched attacks during the early hours against the Ukrainian regions of Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk. These attacks occur within the framework of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for more than two years.

Both events demonstrate the continuity of armed conflicts on multiple fronts in Europe and the Middle East, with attacks on civilians and urban areas being reported in different regions.

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