In a rapidly evolving situation, Israeli air strikes have hit key locations in Damascus, targeting the Syrian presidential palace area and parts of the Syrian Army General Command headquarters. Local media and eyewitnesses report that at least five air strikes took place on Wednesday afternoon, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
The strikes are reported to be in retaliation for recent clashes with the Druze community in Sweida Province in southern Syria, setting off a tense response from Syria's interim authorities. Footage shown on local TV captured plumes of smoke rising from the military headquarters in Umayyad Square, underlining the severe impact of the attacks.
An additional strike near the Syrian al-Shaab presidential palace sent white smoke billowing over the surrounding mountain, adding to the visual evidence of intensifying hostilities. While no new casualties have been confirmed yet, earlier reports indicated that two civilians were injured in a prior incident described as an act of "Israeli aggression" by state TV.
These developments highlight the growing tensions in the region, with residents in Damascus and beyond watching closely as events continue to unfold.
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