Turkey Offers Syria Protection from Israeli Airstrikes

Moscow, Aug 20. Turkey and Syria may review defense and security agreements following the Israeli strike on the Syrian airbase of Abu-Ed-Dukhur.

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Turkey and Syria are discussing new security protocols after an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase.
The airstrike targeted the Abu ed-Duhur airbase, located about 55 km from the Turkish border.
Turkey is preparing to support Syria in restoring the airbase, including repairing runways.
Both countries are considering joint military measures to prevent future Israeli attacks.
The new security discussions follow a military agreement signed on August 13, 2025, in Ankara.

Turkey is ready to jointly formulate new partnership mechanisms with Syria's leadership, including active participation in preventing Israeli attacks via early warning aircraft patrols and deployment of electronic warfare systems to block Israeli drones. — kommersant
Approximately 200 Turkish military personnel were expected to arrive at the Abu ed-Duhur base after preparatory work, but the Israeli strike prevented this deployment. — vesti
The planned deployment of armed drones at the base was intended to support operations against ISIS in Palmyra and Homs regions. — vesti
Turkey supports Syria's ability to close its airspace to military flights, particularly Israeli aircraft. — kommersant
The Israeli Prime Minister's office stated that Syria was on the verge of disrupting the status quo with Israel by allowing Turkish troops on a base near Aleppo. — vesti