Two large explosions shook the Syrian capital of
Damascus, reportedly targeting army command buildings in the heart of the city.
The Free Syrian Army claimed responsibility for the bombings.
Violent clashes are now on inside the Army Headqurters
building, leaving deaths on both sides, AFP reported, quoting the human rights
activists.
Syrian state TV alleged that "terrorists" were
responsible for the twin explosions in Umayad Square, where the Ministry of
Defense is located. The bombings occurred around 7:00am local time (4:00 GMT).
The explosion sparked a fire near the Ministry of Defense
building. The Syrian Army Headquarters was also one of the targets of the
attack, reports suggested.
On Twitter, witnesses wrote of hearing heavy gunfire near
the site of the blasts.
The area around the blast is reportedly still cordoned
off, hours after the attack.
The bombings caused only “material damage,” and no military
leaders were killed, the Syrian information minister said.
The explosive device may have been planted inside the
military complex, the minister added.
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