Syria intercepts Israeli missile strike over Damascus: report

Syrian air defenses on Tuesday intercepted an Israeli missile strike over the capital Damascus, local media reported, while military defectors said the missiles may have targeted Iranian-backed militias.

"Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli aggression coming from Lebanese airspace," the report said, adding that large explosions were heard earlier.

A Syrian military source was quoted on the media as saying the strikes targeted parts of central and southern areas, without elaborating on the locations, adding they left only material damage.

Source(s): AFP