Syrische und libanesische Medien sowie der arabische Sender Al-Arabiya hatten zuvor berichtet, dass der Stützpunkt in der Hafenstadt Latakia in der Nacht von Mittwoch auf Donnerstag beschossen worden sei, und die Israelis dafür verantwortlich gemacht.
The Syrian and Lebanese media, as well as Arabic broadcaster Al-Arabiya, had previously reported that the base in the port town of Latakia was fired upon during the night from Wednesday to Thursday, and the Israelis were identified as the responsible party.