Latakia: Israeli airstrikes hit the Syrian coastal city of Latakia at dawn on Thursday, leading to the outbreak of fires, as reported by Syrian state media.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the official Syrian news agency SANA stated, “The Syrian air defenses confronted hostile targets in the skies of Latakia.” The agency also noted that the aggression led to fires at the entrance of the city, though details on casualties or the extent of the damage were not immediately available. The situation remains tense as local authorities assess the impact of the strikes and the fires they caused.