DAMASCUS Dozens of missiles hit the capital today, following threats from extremist groups launched a wave of fire on the city in retaliation for the operations of the Syrian army. (PLRadio)
From the office of Prensa Latina 17 explosions caused by projectiles fired by radicals from East Guta, extensive area adjacent to Damascus were heard.
A source said that only in the neighborhood of Mezzeh 86 fell 15 missiles.
The rain of fire began at 7:25 local time and hit many parts of the metropolis. So far the death toll is unknown, he said.
This week, Allush Zahran, head of the Army of Islam threatened new attacks against Damascus in retaliation for military operations in Eastern Guta.
In response, the military tightened security in several areas of this city, especially in the east, areas closest to the front, found Prensa Latina.
In the Old City checkpoints around busy sites like Hamidiyeh souk and neighboring Umayyad Mosque intensified.
On January 26 the irregulates 90 missiles fired over this city, which killed 11 people and wounding 59, according to official figures.
