Russia warns Israel against airstrikes near its Syria base, citing risk to Russian personnel.

Russia warned Israel to avoid conducting airstrikes near its base in Syria, following an Israeli strike on Latakia in October. Alexander Lavrentiev, Russia's envoy in the Near East, stated that such actions endanger Russian military personnel. Since 2011, Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on Syrian government forces and Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah. Russia denied using its base to supply Hezbollah with weapons.

November 13, 2024
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