Videos: Syrian Air Defense Intercepts ‘Hostile Targets’ in Damascus, Several Injured – State Media

Explosions were reported in the skies over Damascus Monday night as Syrian air defenses engaged incoming projectiles.

Videos posted on social media show anti-air missiles taking flight in al-Kiswah, a city southwest of the Syrian capital, late Monday night. Citing military sources, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported that the strikes resulted in the injuries of seven Syrian soldiers.

​While no definitive claim about the origin of the missile attacks has yet been made, analysts noted on Twitter that air activity is very heavy over northern Israel. The Israeli Air Force has launched airstrikes at many times in the past into Syrian territory, often targeting Iranian or alleged Iranian installations.

​A local news station reported the missiles targeted Damascus International Airport as well as Iranian positions in the countryside outside al-Kiswah. One analyst noted an Iranian cargo plane had landed at the airport the previous night.

Sourse: sputniknews.com