RFE: Syria Says Israeli Strikes Target Military Outpost Near Damascus
The Syrian Army says Israeli warplanes have fired rockets from Lebanese airspace targeting an army position in a rural area near Damascus.
A statement broadcast by Syrian state television described the February 7 air strikes as "a new Israeli aggression" without providing further details.
There was no immediate comment from Israel about the report.
It is the second accusation from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces in less than a month.
On January 9, Syria's military accused Israel of launching missiles at military outposts in the area of Qutayfeh in the Damascus countryside, causing damage.
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More News On Reports That Israeli Warplanes Targeted A Military Site Outside Of Damascus
Israel warplanes target Syria military position: Syrian state TV -- Reuters
Syria says intercepted Israel strikes near Damascus -- AFP
Syria: Air defenses respond to Israeli strike near capital -- AP
Syria war: Israel 'strikes Damascus military complex' -- BBC
Syria Says Israel Struck Scientific Military Center for Second Time in 3 Months -- Haaretz
IAF strike on army post near Damascus from Lebanese airspace, says Syrian army -- i24news
Syrian military responds to Israeli strike near Damascus – state media -- RT
Syrian Air Defenses Respond to Israeli 'Aggression' Near Damascus - State Media -- Sputnik
