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Russian Embassy in Damascus comes under mortar fire
The building of the Russian trade mission came under mortar fire in Damascus. The building was seriously damaged, reported the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday evening, February 6.
“At approximately 16:00 local time, the building of the Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in Damascus (currently inactive, but continues to have diplomatic immunity) was hit by a 120-mm mine. No one was injured or killed. The building was seriously damaged,” the report said.
Russian diplomats said they “ …
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Russian embassy in Syria comes under mortar fire
On Monday, November 20, the Russian embassy in Damascus (Syria) came under mortar fire.
Diplomats report that 122mm shells hit the territory of the embassy and caused some damage. Specifically, the fence, the building’s wall, power lines and the water supply system were damaged. No one was hurt.
“We hope that our Western colleagues who are active in the Syrian issue on the UN Security Council will not keep silent, but have the courage to make an appropriate public assessment of the incident …