Israel attacks Syria’s Damascus and Aleppo international airports

An Israeli missile attack hit Damascus and Aleppo international airports early on Sunday, killing one civilian worker and putting the airports out of service, Syrian state media reported.

Scheduled flights to and from Damascus and Aleppo airports were diverted to Latakia International Airport, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

Reports said the Syrian air defense systems responded to the missile attack on both airports.

The attack comes amid growing tension in the region.