The Lebanese army has reported a border shooting incident today, with anti-aircraft defense systems opening fire on a pair of Syrian helicopters that violated Lebanese airspace.
The helicopters were not hit in the incident, and reportedly fired four missiles into the mountainous border region. It is unclear if those missiles hit anything either, but Syrian rebels have often favored the area as a fallback position when fleeing Syrian troops.
The incident is unprecedented, and Lebanese officials acknowledged it as the first time they’ve reacted to a Syrian violation of their airspace by firing at them.
The concept of Lebanese air defense has historically been something of a joke, with both Israel and Syria using their airspace basically at will. Though the military made a show of contesting Syrian helicopters today, it is unclear how willing they are to seriously confront their much larger neighbors over such incidents in the long run.
Syrian army is not after creating wars with its neighbors, unlike Israel and Turkish government, they are defending Syrian people fighting the Saudis and UAE mercenaries. Syria is the graveyard of these and others elements of terrorism in Middle East.
Cowardice is catching. Where were those fools when Israel not only violated lebanese airspace, but bombed the country to smithereens. Do they feel manly now? I man sure the Syrian Copters were chasing terrorists across the border that the dumbasses cannot control.
After killing Shattah the Saudis are offering Lebanon a $$3bil Royal Grant. Obviously the Saudi's 'gift' comes with pre conditions.buying support for the CIA trained and Israeli supported Takfiris Criminals and Cannibals.
However before Lebanon starts shooting down Syrian aircraft. perhaps they should at least wait until Lebanon actually get their hands on the $3bil, which has to go first via France to purchase French weapons.