Damascus
Airport rocked by series of blasts – reports
RT,
27
April, 2017
Several
large explosions have reportedly occurred in the vicinity of Damascus
airport, triggering a large fire, according to Syrian media.
The
incident was reported by Al-Mayadeen TV, as well as Reuters and AFP
citing Syrian monitoring groups.
#BREAKING 'Huge' explosion near Damascus Airport: monitor
Witnesses
shared photos and videos showing the blasts and burning fuel or gas,
claiming that the incident took place near Damascus International
Airport.
The
cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Meanwhile, conflicting
unconfirmed reports have emerged, suggesting either an airstrike or
the bombing of a gas pipeline.
#HappeningNow
#BREAKING #Damascus air port under fire tonight. Multiple explosions are rocking the air port where many fighter jets are.
According
to “senior” Syrian rebel sources who spoke to Reuters, the blasts
allegedly struck an ammunition warehouse “used by Iranian-backed
forces.” At least five explosions were reported, although it was
not clear if they were caused by a missile or an airstrike.
Syrian
authorities are yet to comment on the incident.
Damascus
International Airport was the country's busiest air hub before
hostilities erupted in 2011. Since the onset of the Syrian war, most
international airlines have ceased flights to Damascus.
BREAKING: Reports that Israel air raid strikes Damascus International Airport
AMN,
27
April, 2017
BEIRUT,
LEBANON (5:35 A.M.) – Preliminary reports have emerged that an
Israeli air raid has targeted Damascus International Airport or its
perimeters.
This
cannot be independently verified by Al-Masdar News at this moment
however.
Photos
have emerged of burning fuel or gas at the international airport.
The
reports say that there were five airstrikes against the airport or
its vicinity.
It
has not been revealed yet the nature of the damage to the airport,
but the strikes occurred at around 03:25 A.M. local time.
The
Damascus International Airport is still used for civilian flights,
including routes to Qamishli in Syria’s northeast, Tehran in Iran
and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
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