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Explosion in Damascus' Mazzeh Area: Israeli Guided Missile Airstrike Targets Vehicle, Causes Fatality

Oct 21, 2024, 02:29 PM

An explosion occurred in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus, Syria, on October 21, 2024. Syrian state media reported that the explosion was caused by a guided missile airstrike targeting a vehicle. Multiple sources indicated that the airstrike was conducted by Israel, and the attack resulted in multiple injuries and at least one fatality. The Mazzeh neighborhood is known for housing embassies and security headquarters, including the Iranian embassy. The exact target and occupants of the vehicle remain unknown as investigations are ongoing. The attack is likely an assassination attempt.