Sources: BBC
Israel carries out airstrikes near Damascus, Syria, killing four pro-Iranian fighters. 2022-10-27
The Israeli Air Force launches an air raid on Iranian targets in the Syrian capital Damascus. Syrian state media says the Air Defense Force intercepted several missiles. 2020-02-13
Shortly after bombing Syrian government and allied troops near Al-Tanf, the United States shot down an Iranian-made Syrian government drone that was flying toward U.S.-led coalition forces in southern Syria. There are no injuries or damage. An American official says this is first time forces supporting Damascus have attacked coalition troops. 2017-06-8
Syrian authorities name a park in Damascus after the North Korean founding leader Kim Il-Sung. 2015-08-31
Syrian army and Hezbollah troops kill over 70 rebel fighters in an ambush in the outskirts of Damascus. 2014-02-26
Syrian government forces and rebel fighters in a besieged Damascus suburb agree to a 48-hour truce that could result in food being allowed in for residents threatened with starvation. 2013-12-26
Syrian jets bombard rebel positions in Damascus as a country-wide Internet and phone blackout enters a third day. Government officials announce the road to the airport in the capital has been secured, though rebels insist clashes are ongoing. 2012-12-1
President Bashar al-Assad declares that a state of war exists in Syria as fighting spills into Damascus. 2012-06-27
Arab League monitors meet Syria's foreign minister, a day after deadly bombings occurred in the capital Damascus. 2011-12-24
2011 Syrian uprising: Explosions and gunfire are reported in the Syrian capital Damascus. 2011-11-17