By Mohammad Sio

ISTANBUL (AA) – At least nine people were killed and others wounded early Friday in an Israeli attack on the town of Beit Jinn and the road leading to Mazraat Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside, official Syrian media reported.

The state-run TV channel Alikhbaria reported that Israeli drones continued to fly over the area following the strikes, particularly along the road linking the two towns.

The broadcaster said dozens of families fled Beit Jinn toward nearby safer areas after the attack.

Earlier, the channel reported that an Israeli patrol had entered the town and briefly clashed with local residents before withdrawing.

The Israeli army said in a statement that six Israeli soldiers were injured, including three in critical condition, during the operation.