Syrian authorities arrest 9 ex-pilots accused of attacks on civilians during war

Syrian authorities have arrested nine former military pilots in Damascus who are accused of carrying out airstrikes and other attacks against civilians during the country's 14-year civil war. Officials confirmed the detentions, which were reported by the state news agency SANA.

The arrests mark a notable step by the post-Bashar Assad government to pursue accountability for actions committed during the prolonged conflict.