Syrian army: Hezbollah fired shells toward our forces' positions in the town of Sarghaya | News
Key Takeaways
- Hezbollah fired shells toward Syrian forces' positions in Sarghaya
- Syrian Operations Command confirmed artillery struck Syrian territory near Sarghaya
- Syrian army redeployed units on borders with Lebanon and Iraq as a precaution
Shelling near Sargaya
On Tuesday the Operations Command of the Syrian Army confirmed that artillery shells fell on Syrian territory near the town of Sargaya west of Damascus, saying their source was Lebanese territory.
“Announcement: Ahmad al-Akla_Raqqa_Syria_date today_elements from the Syrian army_Al Jazeera Net The army said it redeployed its units on the borders with Lebanon and Iraq as a precautionary measure to secure them (Al Jazeera)”
The Syrian News Agency (SANA) said, "Hezbollah militias fired these shells toward army positions near Sargaya, and they fell inside Syrian territory."
Syrian–Lebanese border reinforcements
SANA reported that the army observed the arrival of reinforcements for the 'militias' at the Syrian–Lebanese border.
SANA said the army is carefully assessing the situation.
SANA said the army is in contact with the Lebanese Army to discuss suitable options for taking the necessary measures.
Syria border redeployment
The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed it redeployed army units on the borders with Lebanon and Iraq as a precautionary measure to secure them amid regional developments and rising tensions related to Iran.
“Announcement: Ahmad al-Akla_Raqqa_Syria_date today_elements from the Syrian army_Al Jazeera Net The army said it redeployed its units on the borders with Lebanon and Iraq as a precautionary measure to secure them (Al Jazeera)”
The Ministry's Media and Communications Directorate told Al Jazeera this deployment "is a sovereign defensive measure that does not target any state or party, and aims exclusively to protect the borders and prevent any illegal activities, without other intentions."
The article cites Al Jazeera and the Syrian press as sources.
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