
Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack
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27 paź 2026, 00:01Other
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Jordan's air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday's church attack in Karak that killed nine people.
The strikes targeted areas in the Deraa countryside, where Syrian authorities confirmed several casualties, including children. The military action follows Friday's attack on a church in Karak, which resulted in nine deaths.
Escalating tensions
The cross-border military response marks a significant escalation in relations between Jordan and Syria, raising concerns about potential wider regional conflict.
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