An explosion occurred Thursday in the southeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus - per Roya’s correspondent.

The explosion, believed to be the result of a missile strike, targeted the area near Sayeda Zeinab neighborhood in the countryside of Damascus.

The nature of the targeted site is still unknown, and no official statement has been issued so far.

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