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Two bombs attached to a military bus detonate as it passes under Jisr al-Rais bridge in Damascus, killing 14 people. Minutes later, military shellfire kills at least 10 civilians in Ariha, Idlib Governorate.
2021-10-20

Israel launches airstrikes against IRGC and Hezbollah bases near Damascus, Syria.
2021-01-6

The Israeli military launches airstrikes on dozens of Quds Force targets in Damascus and surrounding towns in response to a missile intercepted the previous day over the Golan Heights. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports 23 are killed, including several Iranian fighters.
2019-11-20

Two shells hit the Russian embassy in Syria's capital Damascus, as hundreds of pro-government supporters rallied outside in support of Russian airstrikes. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the shelling as "a terrorist act."
2015-10-13

A Palestinian refugee camp in the capital of Damascus is reported to be attacked by Syrian war planes. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least eight deaths.
2012-12-16

A car bomb explodes in the capital Damascus, killing an unknown number of people and injuring many.
2012-10-26

Red Cross chief Peter Maurer meets with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to discuss sending humanitarian aid to civilians across the country.
2012-09-4

Syrian civil war: At least 19 people are killed across Syria in ongoing violence on Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. President Assad makes a public appearance, praying in Damascus. Lakhdar Brahimi accepts to become the new UN envoy.
2012-08-19

Gunmen detonate roadside bombs as they clash with police in central Damascus.
2012-08-11