Israel said it targeted a “terrorist” in southern Syria on Saturday. Syria’s foreign ministry said the attack was a drone strike on a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Damascus and called it a “blatant” violation of its territory.
WHO:Israel; Syria’s foreign ministry
WHAT:Israel said it carried out a strike in southern Syria; Syria’s foreign ministry condemned it as a drone strike on a civilian vehicle near Damascus.
WHEN:Aug 22, 2026
WHERE:Damascus, Syria
WHY:Syria’s foreign ministry said the strike hit a civilian vehicle, calling it a violation of Syrian territory.
