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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)
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.