Jordanian Airstrikes in Southern Syria Kill Seven, Including Three Children
Summary
Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria’s Daraa province killed seven people, including three children, and injured three others. Syria denied coordinating the attack and closed the Nassib border crossing as the investigation begins.
Key Points
- Seven people, including three children, were killed and three injured in a Jordanian airstrike in southern Syria’s Daraa province.
- Damascus denied Jordan’s claim that the strike was coordinated with the Syrian government and said an investigation has begun.
- Syria announced the closure of the Nassib border crossing with Jordan, halting passenger and commercial transport in both directions.
- Jordan said the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in response to a deadly attack on a church funeral in Karak province.
