Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Syria Arrests Group Behind Airport Attacks
Syria recently arrested a group responsible for several rocket attacks on a military airport in Damascus.
The weapons used in these attacks were traced back to Hezbollah, a group in Lebanon that supports Syria's former president.
However, Hezbollah denied these claims and said they have no activities or ties in Syria.
The Syrian authorities also found and seized drones that the group was planning to use for more attacks.
The detained individuals are said to have connections to some foreign entities, but the authorities did not specify which ones.
This event highlights the ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region.
Syria arrested a group behind recent rocket attacks on Mezzeh military airport in Damascus.
Weapons used in the attacks were traced to Hezbollah, an ally of former President Bashar al-Assad.
Hezbollah denied the allegations, stating they have no activity or ties in Syria.
Authorities seized drones the group was preparing to use for further operations.
Detainees had links to unidentified foreign entities, according to the Syrian interior ministry.
- Who
- Syrian authorities and an arrested group
- What
- Arrest of a group behind rocket attacks on Mezzeh military airport
- When
- February 1, 2024
- Where
- Damascus, Syria
- Why
- To prevent further attacks and seize weapons and drones
- Location
- Damascus, Syria
- Date
- February 1, 2024
- Arrested Group
- Members of a group behind recent rocket attacks
- Weapons Origin
- Tracing to Hezbollah, according to Syrian authorities
- Hezbollah's Response
- Denied allegations and claimed no activity in Syria
- Seized Items
- Drones prepared for further operations
- Foreign Entities
- Detainees had links to unidentified foreign entities