Two killed in Israeli missile strike on Damascus: Syrian Defence ministry

In a tragic incident, two people were killed and another injured on Wednesday in an Israeli missile strike on a residential building in Damascus. The Syrian Defence Ministry confirmed the attack, which also caused material damage to the targeted building and adjacent buildings.

According to the Syrian Defence Ministry, the Israeli army launched an aerial attack around 9:40 a.m. with several missiles targeting a residential building near the Cham City Center shopping mall and an Iranian school in the Kafar Sousah neighborhood. The ministry’s statement also mentioned that the strike resulted in casualties and material damage to the area.

The targeted building and some adjacent buildings were impacted by the attack. The incident has further escalated tensions in the region, with Syria condemning the strike and labeling it as a violation of sovereignty.

The attack comes as part of the ongoing conflict and tensions between Israel and Syria. The Syrian government has reportedly condemned the attack and has accused Israel of violating its sovereignty with the missile strike.

The Israeli army has not yet commented on the strike. The incident is likely to further strain relations between the two countries and potentially lead to further retaliatory actions. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact on regional stability.