DAMASCUS: An unidentified missile hit an area of Syrian capital Damascus home to a military airport on Saturday, state media reported.
Syrian media outlets and residents reported hearing the blast in the Mazzeh area, while Syria’s official SANA news agency said that the explosion’s “nature is being verified.”
A security source added: “An unidentified missile landed near Mazzeh Military Airport in Damascus, without causing any casualties or material damage,” according to SANA.
On Monday another explosion was heard in the vicinity of Mazzeh, which official media said was the result of “military exercises,” without providing further details.
The Mazzeh area has recently witnessed a series of explosions from falling projectiles, with authorities not identifying those responsible.
