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Explosions Heard In Damascus Overnight, Cause Unclear.

A car burns after an airstrike next to a hospital in Idlib, Syria, Monday Dec.2, 2024.(AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

Reports from a source team in the Syrian capital indicate that loud explosions were heard in Damascus overnight and into the early hours of Tuesday. Video footage from a news agency captured a cloud of smoke rising over the city, although the cause of the smoke remains unclear at this time.

Earlier, it was reported that Israel conducted three airstrikes in Damascus on Sunday, as confirmed by two regional security sources. However, Israel's military has not provided any official comment regarding these reported strikes on the Syrian capital.

Video footage shows smoke rising over the city.
Loud explosions heard in Damascus overnight.
Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus on Sunday.

The situation in Damascus is currently tense, with residents on edge due to the recent escalation of violence in the region. The ongoing conflict in Syria has resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the country.

International observers are closely monitoring the situation in Damascus and the surrounding areas, as any further military actions could have far-reaching implications for the region. Efforts to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict are crucial to preventing further suffering and instability in Syria.

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