Explosions rock Damascus after US, France, UK airstrikes

Explosions rock Damascus after US, France, UK airstrikes
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Summary At least six loud explosions were heard in Damascus on Saturday

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - At least six loud explosions were heard in Damascus on Saturday and smoke was seen rising over the Syrian capital, a Reuters witness said.

Syrian state TV said the army’s air defenses were confronting an attack by the United States, France and Britain.

A second witness said the Barzah district of Damascus had been hit in the strikes. Barzah is the location of a major Syrian scientific research center.