Syria slams deadly Jordan strikes as ‘unacceptable’ breach of airspace
Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Jordanian strikes in southern Syria in retaliation for a deadly church attack in the kingdom last week that Amman linked to militants operating across the border. Syria said the strikes killed seven people, including three children and a woman. Jordan said it regretted the civilian casualties.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria, calling them an unacceptable breach of airspace. According to France 24, the strikes were in retaliation for a deadly church attack in Jordan last week, which Amman linked to militants operating across the border. Syrian authorities reported that the strikes killed seven people, including a woman and three children.
Jordan stated its air force killed more than 20 Islamic State militants during the strikes. While Business Recorder reported that Government Communication Minister Mohammed al-Momani said the attacks avoided known civilian areas, Jordan expressed regret regarding civilian casualties. Ajel English reported that a joint committee is to be formed with Syria following the strikes on Daesh.
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