Syria's Defense Ministry released footage of its air force conducting a joint drill with Russia, the first since the conflict with Ukraine began. The ministry said two Russian SU-35 fighter jets and six Syrian MiG-23 and MiG-29 aircraft simulated facing "hostile" warplanes and drones. Syrian pilots dealt with them with cover and support from the Russian warplanes. It also released a video of the warplanes that it said took part in the drill.

The announcement came hours after Syrian state television reported that Israeli missiles targeted Syrian army positions in southern Damascus, causing material damage but no casualties.