US and Israeli forces launched separate airstrikes across Syria on Sunday, targeting ISIS militants and former regime strongholds, as the region faces dramatic upheaval following the removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime by revolutionary forces.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a series of airstrikes against ISIS in central Syria, aiming to disrupt the group’s efforts to reconstitute during the ongoing chaos. Over 75 targets, including camps and leadership hubs, were struck using B-52 bombers, F-15 fighters, and A-10 aircraft.
“CENTCOM remains committed to ensuring ISIS does not exploit the current situation to regroup,” a statement read. Preliminary assessments indicate no civilian casualties, though damage evaluations are ongoing.
The strikes coincide with the successful conclusion of the Syrian revolution’s Repelling the Aggression campaign, which ousted Assad and saw revolutionary forces take control of Damascus, Tartous, and Latakia on Sunday.
Israeli forces conducted extensive airstrikes in southern and central Syria, targeting former regime military infrastructure and sites reportedly linked to weapons development. Local sources confirmed ten raids in the Quneitra and Daraa countryside, hitting strategic locations such as the 175th Regiment and the 12th Brigade.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that additional strikes near Damascus targeted the Mezzeh military airport and a research center associated with chemical and missile programs. Explosions were also reported in Tartous and Latakia, coinciding with reports of revolutionary forces entering these coastal cities.
The strikes reflect heightened regional involvement in liberated Syria. Israeli tanks reportedly advanced to “secure” Mount Hermon, illegally occupying a strategic point in southern Syria, while US operations highlight continued concerns about ISIS exploiting instability. The fall of Assad’s regime marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s history, but the vacuum has raised fears of escalating external interventions and ongoing conflict.
As US and Israeli forces continue operations, and revolutionary forces consolidate control, Syria’s path forward remains uncertain. With much of the country still scared by nearly 14 years of war and humanitarian needs mounting, a newly liberated Syria presents both opportunities and challenges for the revolutionary institutions, the recovering nation, and the region.
