Incident
A cargo aircraft, operating a flight from Tripoli to Damascus, was descending toward its destination when it came under attack. The aircraft was transporting a load of military equipment and spare parts. During the descent, multiple bullets struck the airplane, penetrating one of its engines and the tail section. The crew initiated an emergency descent in response to the attack.
Response
Despite the damage, the flight crew managed to execute an emergency landing at Damascus Airport without further incident. The landing was completed successfully, and no additional problems were reported during the landing sequence.
Aftermath
Following the landing, an inspection of the aircraft revealed that the damage sustained from the gunfire was extensive. The aircraft was subsequently considered damaged beyond repair. The official investigation determined the probable cause to be that the aircraft was shot down by an unknown entity. No further details about the attacker or the circumstances of the attack were provided in the official findings.