Major explosions Syria air base

Several explosions have been heard at an air base near the Syrian capital Damascus.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the explosions were caused by an Israeli air strike. According to the observatory, there were deaths and injuries. Regional authorities, who support the Syrian government, also pointed accusations at Israel and argued that the anti-aircraft forces tried to get the missiles out of the sky.

According to state media, which rely on a military source, that is not true. 'Air Base Mezzeh is not exposed to Israeli aggression,' the source said.