On October 1, Israel executed airstrikes on Damascus, Syria’s capital, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuring nine others. Among the deceased was a prominent television anchor. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that this attack occurred during a mourning period for the leader of Hezbollah, leading to flags being flown at half-staff across Syria.
Reports indicate that the Israeli military conducted the airstrikes around 2 a.m. local time, utilizing aircraft and drones launched from the occupied Golan Heights. While Syria’s air defenses intercepted a considerable number of missiles and drones, the strikes still regrettably resulted in civilian casualties.
CNN referenced Syrian media stating that one of the victims was Safaa Ahmed, a well-known anchor for Syria’s state television. The broadcasting authority announced that Ahmed had died as a martyr in this “heinous aggression” perpetrated by Israel against Damascus.
Social media footage depicted explosions near a telecommunications building in western Damascus, close to the city’s military airport. Videos obtained by CNN illustrated a vehicle engulfed in flames after the explosions, although it’s not confirmed if this site was where Ahmed and the others lost their lives. Syrian state media did not clarify the exact location of the casualties.
When responding to these reports, the Israeli military stated, “We do not comment on foreign media reports.”
