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- Damascus comes under missile attack from Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
Explosions were heard in the sky over Damascus as Syrian air defense systems responded to an attack coming from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights. - Syria air defenses shot down ‘hostile missiles’ over Damascus fired from Israeli-occupied Golan Heights – state mediaSyria’s air defenses have thwarted a missile attack, intercepting several “hostile targets” launched towards the capital, Damascus, Syrian state media reported.
- WATCH aftermath of Israeli strikes on Damascus that endangered civilian jet with 172 passengers on boardAn Israeli attack on a Damascus suburb has left numerous cars damaged beyond repair and caused piles of debris that local residents have now started to clear out. The aftermath of the attack has been caught on film.
- Syrian air defenses engage ‘hostile targets’ over Damascus (VIDEOS)Syria’s air defenses have intercepted a number of enemy projectiles over the capital of Damascus, according to Syrian state media. There are so far no reports of damage or injuries, and the nature of the targets remains unclear.
- Putin spends Orthodox Christmas in Damascus, visits ancient church & historic mosque (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)Russian President Vladimir Putin spent his Christmas day in Damascus, a city that is closely tied to early Christianity, home to Syria’s oldest Orthodox Church and a mosque that keeps the relics of John the Baptist.
- Syrian air defense intercepts missiles coming from the direction of 'occupied territories' - State TVSyrian air defenses have intercepted missiles over the capital city of Damascus, according to state media.
- VIDEO of Christmas market in Damascus shows the side of Syria you won’t see in Western mediaAfter almost a decade of war, the very name Syria seems synonymous with conflict and destruction. Yet a short video filmed at a Christmas market in Damascus reveals that peace – and joy – are making a comeback.
- Israeli warplanes strike Damascus, air defenses destroy ‘most’ of the hostile missiles (VIDEO)Syrian air defenses have repelled an Israeli raid, intercepting several “hostile missiles” over southern Damascus, and destroying the majority of them before the projectiles hit the ground, state news agency SANA reported.
- Several blasts heard near Syria’s Damascus airport – state mediaExplosions have reportedly been heard in the vicinity of Damascus International Airport in the Syrian capital, SANA state news agency reported on Tuesday. Israel said earlier it “intercepted” four missiles from Syria.
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