Event Brief
Syria arrests five former air force officers over strikes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Summary: Syrian security forces arrested five former air force officers, including a former air force general, accused of involvement in air strikes on civilians during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. The arrests were carried out in operations coordinated with the Counter Terrorism Directorate, with officials citing their roles in using air force assets to target populated areas.
WHO: Syrian security forces, coordinated with the Counter Terrorism Directorate
WHAT: Arrest of five former air force officers accused of involvement in air strikes on civilians
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: Tartous, Syria
WHY: The arrests were made over alleged involvement in air strikes targeting populated areas during the former regime.
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