Russia says Damascus embassy targeted in mortar attack, no staff hurt
13-10-2016 03:29 PM
Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Russian embassy in Damascus was targeted in a mortar attack on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
One of the mortar shells, fired from a district controlled by rebels, exploded close to the guard post in front of the embassy, while another detonated near the entrance to the consular office, the ministry said in a statement.
The embassy compound was strewn with shrapnel, but none of embassy staff were hurt, it said. It said material damage was being assessed.