The Israeli Occupation Air Force bombed a weapons development research center in Syria, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA) on Monday morning.

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that three civilians were killed and 15 others injured in the Israeli missile attack, which targeted several military sites in the central region.

A Syrian military source stated, "At around 11:20 PM on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, the Israeli enemy launched an airstrike from the northwest of Lebanon, targeting several military sites in the central region. Our air defense systems intercepted and shot down some of the missiles."

Syrian state media reported that Israel carried out approximately 15 airstrikes in the central region, causing large fires and extensive material damage.

Syrian state television also reported a major fire in the rural area of Hama due to the strikes.

Additionally, the director of Hama’s health department confirmed that several people were injured in the attacks on Masyaf.