Syrian army says drone attacks targeted bases near Iraqi border, studying response options

The Syrian army said on Monday that drone attacks targeted several of its bases near the Iraqi border, adding that most of the drones were shot down and that it is assessing response options, state news agency Sana reported.

In a statement, the army reported "a large-scale attack by a number of drones targeting several army bases near the Iraqi border at dawn today", adding that most of the drones were intercepted.

"We are studying our options and will respond appropriately to neutralise any threat and prevent any aggression against Syrian territory."