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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Monday, August 21, 2023
Syrian media says Israel carrying out airstrikes near Damascus
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israeli Air Force is allegedly carrying out airstrikes near the Syrian capital of Damascus, according to local media.
Syria’s state-run SANA news agency says explosions are heard across the capital.
Other outlets in the country say that Syrian air defenses are activated to confront the apparent Israeli airstrike.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage in the attack.
Israel has admitted to conducting hundreds of sorties against Iran-backed groups attempting to gain a foothold in Syria over the past decade.
