Why Russia's influence in Africa may weaken after Assad's fall
Thursday, 9 January 2025 () Russia fears for its military bases in Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Libya's proximity to Russia's Africa Corps deployments could make the north African state a hub for military operations.
Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next?
Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.
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In one of Israel's most daring and high-stakes operations, 120 elite commandos from the Israeli Air Force infiltrated and destroyed an underground Iranian missile manufacturing facility deep within Syria. Codenamed Operation Many Ways, the mission targeted a facility used by Iran to produce precision missiles for Hezbollah and the Assad regime. Learn how the operation was executed with precision, from strategic planning to the dramatic destruction of the facility.
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Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian defense facilities near Aleppo, targeting sites in al-Safira. Explosions caused significant material damage, though no casualties have been reported. Additional strikes occurred near Quneitra. The strikes come amid political instability following the recent overthrow of Assad's regime.
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