Israeli drone strikes near Damascus have killed six Syrian soldiers, Syria's government stated, amidst a series of reported attacks this week.

The Syrian foreign ministry vehemently condemned Tuesday's strike, labeling it a violation of international law and an infringement of its sovereignty.

On Wednesday, additional strikes followed, with Israeli forces reportedly executing an airborne landing at a former military site in the region, although details on the operation remain conflicting and scarce.

Israel's military refrained from commenting on foreign reports. However, Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted on X that forces are operating in all combat zones day and night for the security of Israel.

Historically, Israel has conducted numerous strikes across Syria, particularly following the downfall of ex-President Bashar al-Assad, claiming such actions aim to prevent weapons from falling into extremist hands.

This year alone, Israel reportedly engaged in 95 attacks—85 airstrikes and 10 ground operations—according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Tuesday's attack coincided with Syrian troops working on addressing recently discovered surveillance devices near al-Kiswah, as reported by Syrian state media.

Further strikes occurred around ten kilometers from where Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was attending the Damascus International Fair, as per observations from SOHR.

The details of the alleged landing by Israeli troops at the former military site are still ambiguous, with Syrian media indicating multiple raiding aircraft and subsequently reported airdrops occurred.

A Syrian military source informed Al Jazeera that the operation included several soldiers utilizing search equipment and lasted over two hours.

Ongoing tensions are mirrored in the larger geopolitical context as both nations continue discussions on deconfliction amid escalating military engagements.

In July, Israel had targeted Syrian government forces in response to sectarian violence in the south, emphasizing national security concerns regarding the Druze population both in Syria and Israel itself.