Israeli Strikes Over Damascus Intercepted by Syrian Forces

Published October 23rd, 2022 - 09:10 GMT
Israeli strikes Damascus
Israeli strikes Damascus (AFP/Getty Images File Photo)

ALBAWABA - Israeli missiles seen over the skies of Damascus as reported by the local and  international media. The strikes, the first in a month were made on the southern side of the Syria capital.

The strikes on Friday were intercepted by Syrian batteries according to the country's Sana news agency. These are the first strikes since 17 September.

Quoting Sana Press TV stated: The raid saw "the Israeli enemy" firing several missiles at the targeted area from the direction of the northeastern side of Lake Tiberias, which is located in the northern part of the Tel Aviv-occupied Palestinian territories.

It added "the [Syrian] Army's air defenses intercepted and destroyed most of the fired missiles," the source further stated, insisting that the attack had only resulted in "material damage."