Turkey denies troops at Syrian base hit by Israel

Turkey’s Defense Ministry has denied that any Turkish military delegation was present at a Syrian airbase before or during an Israeli attack, stating the strike undermines Syria’s stability and security. The ministry’s statement, released on [insert date if known, otherwise omit], directly addressed reports about the Abu al-Duhur Airbase. It said the Israeli attack harms Syria’s unity, territorial integrity, and infrastructure. “No Turkish military delegation was at the base before or during the attack,” the ministry said, without offering further details on the source of the reports. The airbase, located in Syria’s Idlib province, has been a focal point of regional tensions. Turkey’s denial comes amid heightened military activity in the area. The ministry added that such strikes damage efforts to restore calm and violate Syria’s sovereignty. It did not specify whether Turkey would take any further action in response.