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Explosions shake Syrian capital, Damascus 'Israel rockets' hit Damascus military site
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Large explosions are being reported in the Mount Qassioun area of the Syrian capital, Damascus. Syrian state TV says Israeli rockets have hit a military research centre on the outskirts of the capital Damascus.
Syrian state TV says an Israeli military rocket has hit a military research centre. Huge explosions have been heard in the Mount Qassioun area of the city. The research centre was the target of an earlier Israeli strike in January.
Mount Qassioun is the site of military installations that have been used to shell rebel-controlled areas. On Saturday, Israeli officials speaking on condition of anonymity said Israeli aircraft had attacked a shipment of missiles in Syria.
On Friday, Israeli planes launched a strike inside Syria targeting a shipment of arms destined for Lebanon's Hezbollah. The missiles were believed to be destined for Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Heavy explosions shook Damascus on Saturday night. Amateur video footage posted online showed a huge ball of fire rising into the night sky above the city.
Syrian forces and rebels have been fighting around Damascus for months but with neither side gaining the upper hand.Syrian forces and rebels have been fighting around Damascus for months but with neither side gaining the upper hand.
More than 70,000 people have been killed since the conflict erupted in March 2011.More than 70,000 people have been killed since the conflict erupted in March 2011.