ALBAWABA - An Israeli missile strike hit residential buildings in the Syrian capital Damascus late Saturday, killing at least 15 people.
The Syrian Arab News Agency SANA reported that 15 others were wounded in the strike at the Kafar Sousah neighborhood, home to many in Syria's security apparatus.
Syria blames Israel for an air strike on Damascus, up to 15 reportedly killed
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Syrian air defenses were activated following the attack. There was no comment from the Israel Defense Forces, The Times of Israel said.
Images for the Israeli missile strike on #Damascus tonight. #Israel pic.twitter.com/GEEgql5aPG
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Pictures in the aftermath of the attack showed a destroyed building with parts of it on fire. Some showed rescue teams at the scene transporting wounded people to hospitals.
Videos Allegedly showing missiles in the sky of Syria were also shared online, specifically on Twitter.
