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Syrian Rebels Launch First Night Armed Drone Attack on Damascus

Dec 5, 2024, 01:56 PM

Syrian rebel forces have launched what is believed to be their first night armed drone attack on the Syrian capital, Damascus. Reports indicate that the primary target of the attack was the Republican Palace, the residence of President Bashar al-Assad. According to state media outlet SANA, Syrian air defenses intercepted and shot down several drones over Damascus. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with rebel forces employing armed drones to target high-profile locations associated with the Assad regime.