The Israeli Army (IDF) has revealed one of its secret operations in Syria. The operation was carried out on 8 September 2024 and was named “Operation Many Ways”. In this mission, 120 Israeli commandos destroyed an underground missile factory run by Iran in the Masyaf area of Syria. The IDF has now shared detailed information about this operation.
Underground missile factory: Iranian support and Hezbollah’s connection
- This missile factory was built at a depth of 70 to 130 meters in the Masyaf area of Syria.
- The factory manufactured 100-300 missiles every year.
- The range of these missiles was up to 300 km.
- Missiles made from the factory were supplied to Hezbollah and Assad’s forces in Lebanon.
- Construction began in 2017 and the factory was commissioned in 2021.
Key details of the operation
- 120 commandos of the IDF’s Shaldag unit were involved in this mission.
- These included 100 combat team commandos and 20 medical unit members.
- CH-53 Yasur heavy transport helicopter was used for the operation.
- During the mission:
- apache attack helicopter,
- 21 fighter jets,
- 5 drones,
- And 14 surveillance aircraft were deployed.
Syria’s air defense system failed
- The Israeli army carried out this mission 200 km inside Syria.
- Syria’s air defense system completely failed to stop Israeli commandos and planes.
- The IDF suffered no losses during the entire operation.
History of Missile Factory
- Iran started construction of this factory in 2017.
- It was built for protection under the mountains.
- The factory had 16 big rooms, where missiles were manufactured.
- The Israeli army had earlier destroyed Iran’s rocket manufacturing factory in 2017.
Operation Success: Mission completed in just 3 hours
- Israeli commandos entered Syria by sea route.
- Completed the entire mission successfully within 3 hours.
- During the operation the Israeli army destroyed the entire factory and its production.
Israel’s statement
According to the IDF, the mission was to prevent Iranian influence in Syria and the growing threat of Hezbollah.
“Destroying this underground missile factory operating in Syria with the help of Iran was essential for regional security. “With this operation, we eliminated the missile manufacturing capability of the Assad regime and Hezbollah.”
