Syrian air defenses intercept hostile targets over Tartus

Syrian air defenses engaged three hostile targets over the coastal city of Tartus in central Syria on Tuesday evening, according to local media reports.

Roya News correspondent in the area had reported hearing several explosions off the coast of Tartus, which lies along the Mediterranean Sea. The correspondent added that the Syrian air defenses were actively responding to the perceived threat, though details on the nature of the targets or the extent of any damage were not immediately available.

There has been no official statement from the Syrian government or confirmation of the source of the reported targets.

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