Israel Drops 'Earthquake Bomb' on Syria, US Urges Citizens to Leave

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 16 Dec 2024,Monday International

Israel dropped a bomb on Syria so powerful it measured 3.0 on the Richter scale, causing a huge explosion near Tartus. The strike targeted air defence units and missile depots, marking the heaviest bombardment in Syria’s coastal region since 2012. The US embassy in Damascus warned Americans to leave Syria, citing ongoing armed conflict and terrorism. The embassy, closed since 2012, advised citizens to prepare emergency plans and seek help from other countries for evacuation. Tensions remain high as Israel continues military actions in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s recent downfall.

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