Air defenses active over Damascus amid apparent Israeli airstrike — Syrian media

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Illustrative: This image circulating online purports to show flames and smoke rising from a site in Damascus following an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, early July 19, 2023. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Illustrative: This image circulating online purports to show flames and smoke rising from a site in Damascus following an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, early July 19, 2023. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Syrian media outlets report that air defenses are active over the capital Damascus, amid an apparent Israeli airstrike.

The state-run SANA news agency says explosions are heard across Damascus as air defenses engage “enemy targets.”

It does not immediately provide details on damage or injuries as a result of the alleged strike.

Syria’s Damascus International Airport was reported to have resumed flights yesterday after weeks of being out of service following repeated alleged Israeli airstrikes.

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