Today: 23 August 2025
7 March 2022
1 min read

Two civilians killed in Israeli attack on Damascus

Two civilians were killed by an Israeli missile attack against Syrian military sites in the capital Damascus on Monday, the state news agency SANA said in a report…reports Asian Lite News

Citing a military source, the report said the Israeli attack was carried out from over the Lebanese capital Beirut and triggered the Syrian air defenses, which intercepted most of the Israeli missiles.

The report gave no further details but said damage was caused in addition to the falling of two civilians, Xinhua news agency reported.

The attack is the latest in a series of Israelis targeting Syrian military sites.

The Israeli side has not commented on the development either.

ALSO READ: Three soldiers killed in Israeli missile strike on Syria capital

On February 23, three soldiers were killed by a similar attack in Damascus.

The previous day, Israel struck Syrian military sites in the southern province of Quneitra, causing damage.

On February 16, Israel carried out a similar missile strike targeting points south of the capital Damascus, which resulted in some material damage but no casualties.

Previous Story

A Rude Awakening For America And Its Allies

Next Story

UAE, UK launch toolkit to tackle illicit financial flows

Latest from Arab News

MBS & Sisi talk ties, Palestine

The two leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Riyadh and Cairo and explored new ways to bolster cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin

Qatar: Syria’s stability key to region

Qatar, speaking for the Arab Group at the UN, urged unity and sovereignty for Syria as regional diplomacy, UN warnings, and fragile ceasefires highlight a precarious crossroads….reports Asian Lite News Qatar, speaking

UAE flies out Gaza’s sick & wounded

The UAE has flown out 155 more Gaza patients and families, extending medical lifelines to nearly 2,800 evacuees, under Sheikh Mohamed’s sweeping humanitarian directive….reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates has

Arab fury at Israel’s land grab

Arab League and world powers condemn Israel’s E1 settlement approval, warning it threatens a Palestinian state, breaches international law, fuels instability, and worsens Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis….reports Asian Lite News The League

OIC calls emergency Gaza meet

The OIC prepares an emergency meeting as Israel intensifies its assault on Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of troops, sparking global outrage and humanitarian alarm….reports Asian Lite News The Organisation
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Truce in Lebanon could unlock Gaza talks 

Hamas saif they are following the progress of the agreement

Palestine concerned over detection of Omicron variant in Israel

Palestine has expressed deep concerns over the spread of the