Video: Israeli strike near Aleppo kills 12 pro-regime fighters

At least 12 pro-regime fighters were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a factory near Aleppo, Syria, early Monday, according to a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

The strike occurred in the town of Hayyan, north of Aleppo, causing significant explosions at the factory, said the SOHR, which is a UK-based organization with extensive sources within Syria. The casualties included both Syrian and foreign fighters aligned with Iran.

The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed the attack, stating that Israel launched an air raid from the southeast of Aleppo just after midnight. The strike targeted certain positions near the city, resulting in multiple fatalities and material damage.

Following the attack, rescue teams and firefighters were deployed to manage the aftermath, providing aid to the injured and controlling the fires that broke out.

Hayyan is known to be under the control of pro-Iranian factions, which include both Syrian nationals and foreign militants.

Israel has conducted numerous strikes in Syria since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, primarily aiming at military positions and Iran-backed fighters, including members of Hezbollah. Although Israel typically does not comment on specific operations, it has consistently stated that it will not allow Iran to gain a foothold in Syria.

These strikes have escalated since October 7, when the conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip intensified following an unprecedented attack by the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group.

The ongoing Syrian conflict, which began with a crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011, has resulted in over half a million deaths and millions of displacements.