Jordanian strikes in Syria, targeting Islamic State fighters, killed more than 20 in retaliation for an attack on a church.
Jordanian strikes in Syria
Jordanian military aircraft carried out airstrikes in Syria in response to an attack on a church in the country. The attack targeted Islamic State (IS) positions, according to official statements.
Retaliation for church attack
The strikes were a direct response to an earlier attack on a church in the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, which was claimed by Islamic State. The group said the attack was an act of revenge for a previous Jordanian strike.
Casualties from the strikes
The Jordanian military reported that the airstrikes killed more than 20 Islamic State fighters. The exact number of casualties was not immediately confirmed by independent sources.
Regional tensions and IS activity
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, where Islamic State continues to carry out attacks and face retaliatory strikes from various countries. Syria remains a focal point of conflict involving multiple regional and international actors.
