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Jordanian airstrikes kill at least five civilians in southern Syria
Syrian officials say Jordanian airstrikes killed at least five civilians in southern Syria.
The deaths were reported in Daraa Governorate, including in the Tariq Al-Sadd neighborhood, with further casualties reported in Al-Muzayrib.
Women and children were among those killed, along with a 65-year-old man.
Jordan said its air force targeted extremist groups linked to a recent church attack in Jordan’s Al-Karak Governorate.
That attack on St. George’s Orthodox Church on October 23 killed nine people and injured 34, according to Jordan’s Health Ministry.
The strikes show the violence has extended across the border into Syria, where civilians have been killed.
The Syrian officials’ statement did not give a total for casualties beyond the five deaths, and no further steps were described.
Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria killed at least five civilians, according to Syrian officials.
Women and children were among those killed, and additional casualties were reported in Daraa Governorate.
Jordan said the strikes targeted extremist groups linked to a recent attack on a church in Jordan.
Jordan said the operation was coordinated with Syria, while the Syrian government said it had not been consulted beforehand.
- Who
- At least five Syrian civilians were killed, including women and children. Jordan carried out the airstrikes.
- What
- Jordanian airstrikes hit targets in southern Syria, killing civilians.
- When
- The strikes were reported on October 27, 2026. Their exact date was not stated.
- Where
- Daraa Governorate in southern Syria, including the Tariq Al-Sadd neighborhood and Al-Muzayrib.
- Why
- Jordan said it targeted extremist groups reportedly linked to a recent church attack in Jordan.
Jordan
Syrian government
Coordination
Jordan
Jordan said it carried out the strikes in coordination with the Syrian government.
Syrian government
Syria said it was not consulted before the operation.
Purpose
Jordan
Jordan described the targets as extremist groups linked to the church attack in Al-Karak.
Syrian government
Syria said it was monitoring developments, called for an investigation and emphasized respect for its sovereignty.
A terrorist attack on St. George’s Orthodox Church in Jordan’s Al-Karak Governorate killed nine people and injured 34, according to Jordan’s Health Ministry.
Reports said Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria had killed at least five civilians.
- Deaths
- At least five civilians
- Victims
- Women, children and a 65-year-old man were among those killed
- Location
- Tariq Al-Sadd neighborhood and Al-Muzayrib, Daraa Governorate
- Church attack
- 9 people killed and 34 injured on October 23, according to Jordan’s Health Ministry
- Coordination
- Jordan said it coordinated with Syria; Syria said it had not been consulted before the strikes
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What people are saying
Women and children are among those killed, as well as a 65-year-old man,