DAMASCUS – Syria’s military says five people have died after what it alleged were Israeli missiles hit the capital Damascus and surrounding areas on Sunday.
Officials said a building was hit in the central Kafr Sousa neighbourhood, killing four civilians and one soldier.
The densely populated district is home to a large, heavily guarded security complex.
Israel’s military declined to comment on the strike when approached by Reuters news agency.
Israel frequently attacks targets in Syria linked to Iran and Hezbollah militants but rarely acknowledges its actions.
Sunday’s attack was the first since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the north-west of the country, as well as parts of neighbouring Turkey, 12 days ago.
The Kafr Sousa area is home to senior officials and security agencies, but also civilians living in residential buildings./PN
