• Israeli drone strikes near Damascus killed six Syrian soldiers during operations to neutralize surveillance devices.
• Incidents escalated following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with Israel carrying out hundreds of strikes in Syria.
• Syria's government condemned these attacks as violations of international law and a breach of its sovereignty.

On August 26, Israeli air strikes killed at least six Syrian soldiers in the Damascus countryside, specifically near the town of al-Kiswah. According to Syrian state media, the drones targeted army positions while soldiers were attempting to dismantle surveillance equipment in the area. This attack is part of a broader pattern of Israeli military actions in Syria following the regime change that occurred last December, when Bashar al-Assad’s government was overthrown, resulting in Israel launching hundreds of strikes across the country, according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and TRT.

The strikes have been characterized by Syria as a "gross violation" of its sovereignty and international law. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has criticized Israel's military operations as an extension of its expansionist plans aimed at undermining Syria's territorial integrity. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have continued their strikes intentionally targeting military infrastructures, including air defense systems and barracks, despite international calls for restraint, according to Middle East Eye and BBC.

In addition to the drone strikes, Israeli forces reportedly conducted an airborne operation at a former military site following the attacks. Syrian military sources claimed Israeli troops entered with several soldiers and equipment but left without encountering resistance. These actions coincide with heightened tensions in the region, particularly along the Israeli-Syrian border, where Israel has expanded its control over the Golan Heights, effectively violating a 1974 disengagement agreement, according to TRT and Anadolu Agency.