Syria arrests five former air force officers over populated area strikes
Syrian security forces arrested five senior air force officers and commanders from the deposed Bashar al-Assad administration over involvement in airstrikes on populated areas, according to state media. Operations were conducted by specialized units alongside the Anti-Terrorism Directorate in Tartous province. Further details regarding legal proceedings or specific allegations have not yet been reported.
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Global Event Monitor. Syria arrests five former air force officers over populated area strikes. 2026-09-19T06:51:11.335Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:2837. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-19/syria-arrests-five-assad-era-air-force-officers-over-strikes-48632247
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