DAMASCUS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Syrian army on Saturday foiled a drone attack targeting the al-Tanf military base in southern Syria, authorities said.
In a statement, the authorities said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the country, particularly in its border areas.
They reiterated continued efforts to safeguard military installations and ensure stability.
The al-Tanf military base, located at the junction of the Syrian, Iraqi, and Jordanian borders, was handed over to the forces loyal to the Syrian interim authorities in February. Used by the U.S.-led international coalition for years, the base and its surrounding area, known as the 55-km zone, has served as a strategic point for monitoring Syria's eastern desert and key supply routes. ■
