Israeli airstrikes overnight in Syria's Aleppo, Hama and Tartus reportedly caused a 3.0-magnitude earthquake, the Russian Sputnik news agency said Monday.
Hezbollah-affiliated network Al Mayadeen claimed the strikes in Tartus targeted arms depots, triggering tremors as warehouses went up in flames.
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Israeli airstrike on Assad regime weapons depot triggers massive explosion and subsequent earthquake alerts in Syria
The attacks are part of Israel's ongoing campaign to dismantle the Assad military's arms storage facilities, including those housing surface-to-surface missiles and air defense systems.
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According to Israeli sources, the strikes aim to prevent advanced weaponry from falling into the hands of terrorist elements.
Airstrike near Damascus on Thursday
Israel has also intensified operations against remnants of pro-Iranian militias in Syria following the collapse of Bashar Assad's regime earlier this month. The expanded strikes underline Israel’s continued focus on countering Iran’s influence and neutralizing potential threats from Syria.