Summary: A rocket strike on a house in the Mezzeh 86 neighbourhood of Damascus wounded one woman and damaged property, SANA reported. State media say the rockets were fired from a mobile launcher and that the perpetrators are 'unknown,' while security forces have opened an investigation. Al Jazeera Arabic described the area as civilian and noted a recent decline in explosion incidents in the capital.
Rocket strike in Damascus' Mezzeh wounds woman; security forces open investigation
Summary: A rocket strike on a house in the Mezzeh 86 neighbourhood of Damascus wounded one woman and damaged property, SANA reported. State media say the rockets were fired from a mobile launcher and that the perpetrators are 'unknown,' while security forces have opened an investigation. Al Jazeera Arabic described the area as civilian and noted a recent decline in explosion incidents in the capital.
05:58 AM, 11/15/2025Conflict
Rocket strike in Damascus' Mezzeh wounds woman; security forces open investigation
A rocket attack struck a private residence in the Mezzeh 86 neighbourhood of western Damascus on Friday night, wounding one woman and causing material damage, Syrian state media reported.
Incident details: The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said rockets hit the home and that the projectiles were launched from a mobile launcher. State outlets described the perpetrators as 'unknown' and said the precise weapons and party behind the attack remain under investigation.
Official response: A security source told Al-Ikhbariah TV that security services have opened inquiries and are pursuing those responsible. An Associated Press reporter at the scene said security forces cordoned off the area and prevented people from approaching the damaged building.
Location and impact: Al Jazeera Arabic's correspondent in Damascus said the targeted area is largely civilian and includes residential blocks and diplomatic offices. No group has claimed responsibility for the strike.
Context: Explosions in Damascus have occurred periodically during Syria's long-running conflict, though reports indicate their frequency has fallen in recent months. Foreign air strikes, including those attributed to Israel, have also struck targets across Syria in recent years, often aimed at military assets.
Note: Earlier versions of this report contained an inaccurate claim about a change of government in Damascus; that has been corrected.