IDF Helicopter Strikes Southern Syria After Troops Come Under Fire, With 0 Casualties Reported
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Updated · Haaretz · Jun 29
IDF Helicopter Strikes Southern Syria After Troops Come Under Fire, With 0 Casualties Reported
3 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Jun 29
Summary
An Israeli Air Force helicopter struck in southern Syria after IDF troops operating there came under gunfire overnight Monday, with ground forces also returning fire.
The Israeli military said no casualties were reported, making the exchange a contained clash despite the use of air power.
Syrian reports cited in the account said Israeli activity had expanded across the border region in parallel with the incident.
The episode underscores Israel's continued military operations inside southern Syria and the risk of direct cross-border flare-ups.