After weeks of regional escalation between factions backed by rival powers, an international coalition led by NATO has initiated operations to neutralize hostile air capabilities in eastern Syria. Intelligence reports confirm the recent arrival of MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters at Deir ez-Zor Airbase, now under the control of a pro-Iranian militia. The presence of these aircraft poses a serious threat to coalition resupply routes and ISR assets operating in the region.
