Recent satellite imagery has disclosed significant destruction of plant life in agricultural fields in the village of Kodna, located in the rural sector of the Quneitra Governorate in Syria. An analysis of satellite images taken between January 26 and February 7, 2026, indicates marked changes in soil color and a reduction in vegetative density across vast stretches of land near the Alpha Line, the ceasefire line established in 1974. This evidence points toward serious environmental impacts linked to Israeli military operations in the area.

Further detailed analysis utilizing European satellite 'Sentinel-2' imagery captured between January 19 and February 8, 2026, highlights a worrying decline in the health of local vegetation, alongside near-complete drying of previously green areas. Visual assessments reported an affected area totaling approximately 2.16 square kilometers, which aligns with findings from the Quneitra Directorate of Agriculture, documenting damage to around 150 hectares of crops. Notably, a wheat field covering 80 dovans in the village of Kodna was severely impacted.

The ecological consequences of this occurrence raise concerns not only for local agriculture but also for food security in the region. The use of aerial spraying in conflict zones, particularly with claims of a 'poisonous' nature, highlights the broader implications of military tactics on environmental health. The incident underscores the growing need for international scrutiny and response to environmental damages resulting from armed conflicts, particularly in sensitive areas such as those surrounding ceasefire lines in Syria.