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Terrorist Mortar Attacks on Damascus Kill 6, Injure Over 43 Others

Shelling targets areas of Damascus city, Jaramana and al-Wafideen Camp, Damascus Police Command source reports
Terrorist Mortar Attacks on Damascus Kill 6, Injure Over 43 Others

At least six citizens were killed and more than 43 others were injured when a terrorist mortar and rocket attack struck residential neighborhoods in Damascus city, Jaramana and al-Wafideen Camp.

A child was killed and two persons were injured as shells fell in the Ein al-Kirsh area, a source at Damascus Police Command told SANA.

Another person was injured as another shell landed in May 29 Street, where a number of cars and houses sustained damage, the source added.

Terrorists also fired mortar shells into residential neighborhoods in Damascus, claiming the lives of two civilians and injuring four others, including a young girl, while also causing damage to property.

In Damascus countryside, SANA’s correspondent reported that three civilians were killed and 21 others were injured, including five children and eight women, when terrorists fired 13 mortar shells on the neighborhoods of al-Wafideen Camp.

Nine other shells also landed on Jaramana city, injuring 15 people.

This article was edited by The Syrian Observer. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

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