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Syria Dismantles Hezbollah-Linked Cell, Prevents Future Attacks

2/1/2026

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On February 1, 2026, Syria's Interior Ministry announced the dismantling of a Damascus cell.
The ministry said the weapons originated from Hezbollah, with initial interrogations linking to foreign entities.
Security forces arrested all members and seized drones intended for future attacks.
The attacks damaged a mosque and targeted the military airport, with no casualties reported, amid tensions since the ousting of former president Bashar Assad in December 2024.

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On February 1, 2026, Syria's Interior Ministry announced the dismantling of a Damascus cell.
The ministry said the weapons originated from Hezbollah, with initial interrogations linking to foreign entities.
Security forces arrested all members and seized drones intended for future attacks.
The attacks damaged a mosque and targeted the military airport, with no casualties reported, amid tensions since the ousting of former president Bashar Assad in December 2024.