Beirut – Syrian Air Defenses Intercept ‘Hostile Targets’ Near Damascus

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    FILE - A picture taken with a long exposure shows a night view of rockets flying during fighting allegedly between the Syrian army loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and rebels  in the village of Arab Asudi in the southeastern Quneitra province, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, 25 July 2018. EPABeirut – Syrian air defenses intercepted “hostile targets” near Damascus, Syrian state media reported on Tuesday.

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    Loud explosions were heard in the Syrian capital, a Reuters witness said.

    “Our air defenses have intercepted a number of hostile targets near Damascus,” Syrian state TV said.

    The nature of the targets was not clear.

    Lebanese state-run National News Agency said Israeli war planes performed mock raids above southern Lebanon.

    “The aggression originated from above the Lebanese territories and a number of hostile targets were downed,” Syrian TV added.

    An Israeli military spokeswoman declined to comment on the reports.


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