WATCH: Dramatic video of Syria's Latakia port: Destruction caused by Israeli attacks
Many vessels and advanced weapons of the Syrian navy were destroyed, in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile elements; The attacks at the port were part of a broad wave of attacks that also took place at key military sites in the Damascus area.
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Photos and videos from the port of Latakia, Syria, reveal the extent of the destruction following the extensive attacks carried out by the Israeli Air Force and Navy.
The footage shows burned vessels, bombed buildings, and thick smoke rising over the port, which is considered one of Syria's most important naval installations.
The attacks, which were part of a large-scale operation, were aimed at destroying ships and strategic missiles in order to prevent them from being transferred to hostile elements. During the operation, which was led by the Israeli Navy, many ships carrying dozens of sea-to-sea missiles were destroyed.
Watch the footage of the destruction at the port of Latakia