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Turkey dismisses involvement in Syria base struck by Israel
Ankara has rejected claims of a military presence at a Syrian air base that Israel allegedly targeted near Aleppo. The denial comes as regional tensions remain elevated over Israeli military operations in Syrian territory.
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Turkey has denied reports of military involvement at a Syrian air base that was reportedly struck by Israeli forces, according to statements from Ankara on Wednesday.
The Syrian government had accused Israel two days earlier of launching an airstrike against the disused military installation located near the northwestern city of Aleppo. Turkish officials subsequently rejected any suggestion that Turkish military personnel were present at the facility during the reported incident.
The denial underscores ongoing sensitivities surrounding cross-border military activities in the region, where Turkish, Israeli, and Syrian forces maintain competing interests. Israel has conducted numerous air operations over Syrian airspace in recent years, citing security concerns related to Iranian military presence in the country.
Turkish-Syrian relations remain complex, with Ankara maintaining a military presence in northern Syria as part of counterterrorism operations against Kurdish militant groups. The latest incident highlights the intricate web of military actors and interests operating across Syrian territory.