Israeli Airstrike on Damascus: Civilian Casualties and Property Damage

Three civilians were killed and nine others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus, as reported by Syrian state media. Significant property damage was also noted. Syrian air defenses intercepted multiple targets. Israel has not commented on the incident, continuing its years-long strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria.

Three civilians lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in an Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital, Damascus, according to Syrian state media citing a military source.

Earlier reports from Syrian state television indicated that one of its presenters was killed in the strike, though it remains unclear if the presenter is among the three civilians mentioned. The attack also resulted in substantial property damage, as confirmed by state media.

Syrian air defenses managed to intercept 'hostile targets' around Damascus three times in one night, following a series of explosions heard in the capital. The Israeli military has declined to comment on the reported strike. Israel has been conducting airstrikes against Iran-associated targets in Syria for years, with an increase in these actions following the Oct. 7 attack by Palestinian group Hamas last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)