# Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians

https://mins.news/en/item/64844

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-18 20:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/syria-arrests-five-former-al-assad-era-officers-over-strikes-on-civilians?traffic_source=rss

> Syrian security forces say they have detained five former air force officers, including a general, over alleged involvement in air strikes on populated areas during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Authorities say the investigation is continuing before the suspects are referred for trial.

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