Suicide bombers kill dozens soldiers, civilians in Damascus attacks
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Damascus, Dec 23, IRNA -- Two suicide bombers drove explosive-laden vehicles into Syrian security targets including the military court in Damascus on Friday. Damascus TV said 30 soldiers and civilians are killed and 55 wounded.
IRNA reporter in Damascus said that the Syrian military court is located behind this country’s TV and Radio complex near Higher Education Ministry building.
The explosion from the first attack was heard all around Damascus even at Zeinabieh region, 18 Kilometer far from the capital.
Gunfire erupted after the second attack which was relatively weaker than the first one.
Explosions from the terrorist attacks sent thick clouds of smoke billowing into the sky at one of the most protected parts of Damascus. Police have intensified security measures around the region, according to IRNA reporter.
Media reports said the attacks happened in the Kfar Sousa district of the capital close to a complex housing security and intelligence services.
State TV suggested the blasts could be the work of al Qaeda-linked militants.
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