Russian Embassy in Damascus Comes Under Mortar Fire by Terrorists

Russia’s embassy in Syria’s capital of Damascus came under mortar fire by terrorists on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry revealed.

There have been no casualties in the attack, the ministry said, noting that the building sustained a certain level of damage.

Two mortar rounds fell on the territory of the Russian embassy with two more hitting close to the mission’s perimeter, according to the statement released by the ministry.

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