Early this morning, Israel carried out airstrikes near the Syrian coast, with explosions reported dangerously close to a major Russian airbase—Khmeimim, located near the city of Latakia. While it’s unclear if the base itself was hit, this is still a significant escalation. Israel has targeted areas close to this crucial Russian military hub, a first in its conflict with Syria. The base is one of Russia’s most important facilities in the region, making it a highly sensitive location. If it was h...