Syria intercepts missiles and drones bound for Hezbollah

Syrian security forces announced on Tuesday that they had intercepted a shipment of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles that they said were bound for Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon. The operation, carried out near the Syrian‑Lebanese border, involved the seizure of several containers that authorities identified as containing the weaponry, which they described as “advanced” and “ready for deployment.”

The Syrian Ministry of Interior said the intercepted cargo was part of a broader network supplying the Lebanese militant group, which has been involved in regional conflicts and receives support from Iran. Officials did not disclose the exact number of missiles or drones seized, nor the identities of the individuals involved, but they warned that the seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb illicit arms transfers across the border. The incident adds to heightened security concerns in the area, where cross‑border smuggling of weapons has been a persistent issue.