Jordan launched precision airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province on December 24, 2025, targeting suspected drug trafficking operations near its northern border. The operation marks the latest escalation in Amman's multi-year campaign against cross-border criminal networks threatening regional stability.
Strategic Targets Neutralized
Syrian state media reported the destruction of repurposed military facilities storing narcotics, while Jordan confirmed neutralizing traffickers and destroying smuggling infrastructure. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented intensive aerial activity during the nighttime operation.
Escalating Security Measures
This year has seen Jordan deploy advanced drone technology and increase military coordination with neighboring states to combat what officials describe as 'sophisticated transnational crime syndicates.' The December strikes follow multiple interdiction operations along the 375-km Syrian border throughout 2025.
Regional Implications
Security analysts note the operation's timing coincides with increased international focus on Middle Eastern stability ahead of 2026's major global summits. While Jordan maintains operational sovereignty, observers suggest these strikes reflect broader regional security coordination efforts.
