Huge explosion strikes Syrian capital Damascus
A massive blast has occured in the Syrian capital Damascus, says RT's correspondent on the ground. Internet access has been cut off. According to security sources, the Syrian army has begun a counter attack to regain control of the capital.
RT's correspondent Maria Finoshina said it was "the loudest explosion heard in days", with internet and WI-FI access disappearing immediately afterwards.
According to Syrian State TV, government forces carried out 'Operation Damascus Volcano' and recaptured the disctrict of Medin in a "fierce fight". Syrian Observatory of Human Right, a British-based watchdog, said "tanks and armed personnel carriers stormed the district", which is located in the south of the capital.
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RT's correspondent Maria Finoshina said it was "the loudest explosion heard in days", with internet and WI-FI access disappearing immediately afterwards.
According to Syrian State TV, government forces carried out 'Operation Damascus Volcano' and recaptured the disctrict of Medin in a "fierce fight". Syrian Observatory of Human Right, a British-based watchdog, said "tanks and armed personnel carriers stormed the district", which is located in the south of the capital.
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http://www.rt.com/news/explosions-damascus-syria-unrest-675/
