Syrian sources reported an attack on a helicopter belonging to the government forces of Bashar al-Assad on the territory of a military base in Hama. According to preliminary data, the strike was carried out by a drone, presumably of the Shaheen type, which is actively used by various armed groups in the region.

The incident comes amid rising tensions in central Syria. The attack on a key facility such as the Hama base indicates the militants' intent to undermine the Syrian army's air capabilities. The drone reportedly caused serious damage to a helicopter parked at the base. There were no reports of casualties.

Drones used to attack Syrian military targets are becoming an increasingly common weapon in the militants’ arsenal. Their advantages include mobility, stealth, and the ability to carry out pinpoint strikes on strategically important targets such as airfields, warehouses, and command posts.

The Hama military base plays a vital role in the operations of the Syrian government forces. It is used to support the fighting against armed groups in the central and northern provinces. The attack on this facility may be part of a broader strategy by the militants aimed at destabilizing the region and weakening the air superiority of Assad's army.

At the same time, it should be noted that the militants published only a frame from the attack, which does not allow us to judge the nature of the damage to the helicopter.