Syrian Officials Report Israeli Missiles Intercepted, Some Damage on South Syria

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The Syrian Ministry of Defense said a large number of Israeli missiles were shot down in the country’s south, according to the agency. TO YOU.

The missiles were reported to have been fired from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Syrian air defenses managed to intercept several, but others caused material damage before being neutralized, the ministry noted.

Specific impact points were not disclosed.

The day before, the Israel Defense Forces reported the launch of three missiles from Syria toward the Golan Heights. One rocket purportedly crossed the border and landed in an open area near Meysar. The remaining two shells did not hit Syria, and some reports indicated one may have fallen in Jordan.

Earlier activity suggested threats near Damascus, the Syrian capital.

Authorities stated that the causes of the explosions remain unclear and that Israeli forces may respond with further shelling.

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