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Nighttime Blast Hits DamascusMazzeh District, Injuring Woman

Officials describe rocket fire by unknown assailants, with the cause still under investigation.

Overview

  • State television and SANA report rockets fired from a mobile launcher struck a home in the Mazzeh 86 area, wounding one woman and damaging property.
  • An Associated Press journalist at the scene observed security forces cordoning off the site and blocking access to the building.
  • Authorities say they are investigating the incident and pursuing those responsible, with no claim of responsibility reported.
  • Accounts differ on the nature of the strike, with some reports citing a missile hitting a three-story building and others describing rocket fire.
  • Explosions in the Syrian capital have become less frequent in recent months, according to AP context.