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Turkish news agency Anadolu Agency (AA) has documented the aftermath of recent Israeli strikes on the T4 air base, a key military installation in central Syria.
The base, located west of Palmyra (Tadmur) in the Homs province, has long served as a strategic military hub and has been a key target of Israel's recent airstrikes in Syria.
According to visuals recorded by the AA team, significant damage was observed across the facility, which has previously been used by Syrian government forces as well as Russian and Iranian military units.
An aerial view of the T4 Tiyas air base, located in Homs Governorate in Syria, which has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes, April 4, 2025. (AA Video)
Also known as Tiyas air base, the T4 facility is one of Syria's largest and most important airbases. Its location between major cities such as Homs and Damascus offers logistical advantages and facilitates rapid deployment.
Key features of the base include:
Initially developed and modernized with Soviet support during the Cold War, the base played a pivotal role in the air operations of the former Syrian regime.
Following the collapse of centralized control in Syria, the T4 airbase has increasingly come under Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian-linked forces.
The latest Israeli operation involved four separate strikes, according to a source who spoke with AA at the site.
The strikes reportedly targeted:
AA footage showed parts of the base heavily damaged. Some hangars were visibly destroyed, and grounded fighter jets appeared to be out of service.
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