Syria says it foils Hezbollah-linked rocket plot
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- Syrian authorities say they dismantled a cell linked to Hezbollah planning cross-border rocket attacks.
- Security forces seized weapons, explosives, and military equipment during the operation.
Syrian authorities said they have foiled what they described as a major plot by a cell linked to Hezbollah to launch rockets beyond the country’s borders, according to a statement cited by the state news agency.
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A source in the Interior Ministry said the operation was carried out jointly by internal security forces and the General Intelligence Directorate.
Planned cross-border escalation
According to the statement, the cell was preparing to carry out rocket launches aimed at escalating tensions and destabilizing the region.
Officials said security services were able to track and monitor the group’s movements before dismantling the network prior to the execution of the planned attacks.
No details were provided on the intended targets or timeline.
Weapons and explosives seized
Authorities said the raid resulted in the seizure of a cache of weapons and equipment, including firearms, hand grenades, large quantities of ammunition, and explosive materials.
The Interior Ministry said the items were prepared for immediate use in what it described as sabotage operations.
Ongoing security operations
Syrian officials said security agencies remain on alert and will continue operations to track and dismantle similar cells.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and increased scrutiny over cross-border military activity involving non-state armed groups.
