Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria killed seven civilians, including three children, on Tuesday, according to Syrian state media. The attack occurred in Daraa province, where the Syrian Interior Ministry confirmed the casualties and called for civilian protection. A government spokesperson, Nour Al-Din Al-Baba, stated that efforts to secure the border must not endanger civilians.
The strikes targeted what Jordan described as militant hideouts in retaliation for a deadly church attack in Jordan last week. The Jordanian air force said the operation was conducted in coordination with Damascus. However, Syria’s government expressed disagreement, stating it had launched an investigation into the attacks and emphasized the need for security measures that protect civilians.
Mourners in Syria buried four members of a family, including three children, who were among those killed in the airstrikes. A local man inspected the aftermath of the attack in Al-Tuff, a village in Daraa province. Jordanian officials claimed they had avoided civilian sites and expressed regret over "unintended casualties," while stressing their respect for Syria.
The incident follows a church attack in Karak, Jordan, which killed nine people. Jordan accused the attackers of being linked to "terrorist groups" operating in Syria. The Syrian government has not officially commented on the responsibility for the attack but has called for an investigation into the Jordanian strikes. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Syria and Jordan, with both sides accusing each other of targeting civilians in their military operations.
