Terrorists Reportedly Fire Mortar Shells, Rockets at Central Damascus

More than 21 mortar shells have been fired at the central quarters and suburbs of Damascus in another terrorist attack on the city, according to the state-run news agency Sana.

According to the report, the Bab Touma and al-Abbasiyeen districts of the Syrian capital came under fire on Sunday. As a result of attacks launched by terrorists from East Ghouta one civilian was injured. The strike of five mortar shells has also caused material damage to the historical part of the city, Sana noted.

Terrorists have also targeted the Damscus suburbs, firing 16 rockets at al-Wafidin Camp and al-Assad in Harasta area, causing material damages.

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