
Up to 10 missiles were destroyed by the Syrian Armed Forces, a military source told Sputnik.
Syrian news agency SANA stated that "Syrian air defense shot down missiles which violated airspace over Homs".
According to the reporter, missiles crossed into Syria through Lebanon.
State television did not mention three missiles that were fired at Dumair military airport, northeast of Damascus, that pro-Iranian Hezbollah's media service reported were intercepted by Syrian air defenses.
He said: "Video shows Missile launched against unknown Target in Far East Damascus countryside".
A military source added the Syrian military believes Israeli warplanes were responsible.
Inflation dips to 2.47 per cent in March
It revised downwards forecast for retail inflation to 4.7-5.1 per cent for April-September and 4.4 per cent for October-March. Similarly, the protein-based food items such as eggs, meat and fish became cheaper by (-) 0.82 per cent during the month.
It is now unclear what the airstrike was targeting. Reports close to the regime indicated that its defences shot down six missiles targeting the base.
There are now no reports of targets hit in Damascus.
Pro-Syrian regime outlets and social media accounts reported that air defences had foiled a missile attack on Shayrat airbase near Homs, the same location that was targeted in USA missile strikes previous year.
Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahond said there was "no U.S. military activity in that area at this time", according to The Jerusalem Post. Syria and its main allies Iran and Russian Federation blamed Israel for that attack.
The United States, Britain, and France launched more than 100 missiles in Syria on April 14, targeting three alleged chemical weapons facilities in an operation that Syria and its key ally, Russia, denounced as aggression on a sovereign state. Those attacks were retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that they blamed on the Syrian government.
Zenani Mandela lambasts media for "peddling lies" about Winnie
"And to those of you who vilified my mother through books, on speeches, and on social media, don't even think for a minute that we have forgotten".
$43000 soundproof booth for EPA chief Pruitt violated law -US GAO
Because EPA used its appropriations in a manner specifically prohibited by law, EPA violated the Antideficiency Act. They also inquired about a lease for a bedroom in a Capitol Hill condominium that Pruitt rented in 2017.
Warming trend ahead, with lots of sunshine
We should see one more night of below normal lows but by Tuesday afternoon we will be back to near normal temps. A cold front may sweep through on Friday or Friday night which could generate a few showers at that time.
Local man is arrested after leading officers on chase
Police say he drove at a high rate of speed, "passing vehicles in double yellow zones and in construction zones in heavy traffic". McFadden said at one point Morzanti swerved into the oncoming lane, narrowly missing a head-on collision with an oncoming driver.
John Stamos Welcomes Son, Names Him After Father
This is the actor's first child. "We have the same morals and the same values, that all clicked nicely". John Stamos and his wife, Caitlin McHugh welcomed Billy Stamos into the world on April 14, 2018.
Chopped Romaine Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Twenty-two of those affected had to be hospitalized in the current outbreak, including three with kidney failure, CR reported. Released just last week from the hospital, Fraser, 66, said never experienced such pain and brutal symptoms before.
Pacers Strike Early, Knock Off Cavs In Game One
So I think, next game we'll be more relaxed."Clarkson (2-of-6) said he wasn't nervous, "just thinking instead of playing". The Pacers punished the 29th ranked Cavaliers defense with 38 points in the paint to lead the Cavs the entire game.
Russian Federation launches disinformation campaign to defend Syria
Britain's delegation to the OPCW accused Russian Federation and the Assad government of stopping inspectors from reaching Douma. She noted that "a large body of information" indicated that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in Douma on April 7.
Comey says Trump "morally unfit" to be president
There's a revealing moment in Comey's interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos when he doesn't go all in on anti-Trump hysteria. Clinton had strong feelings about the timing of Comey's announcement and has publicly assigned him blame for her election loss.
Baltimore Ravens Are Interested In Signing Dez Bryant
The Dallas Cowboys finally chose to pull the trigger on parting ways with star wide receiver Dez Bryant last Friday after eight seasons with the team.
Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell's MRI determines left foot contusion
I'm good". "I was just limping, and they saw me limping and thought I needed to come out, "but I was just being a baby".
Binghamton University: First-year student killed in stabbing Sunday night
The suspect, described as a light-skinned male wearing dark trousers and a dark, Puma hooded sweatshirt, remains at large. Police locked down a section of campus Monday afternoon during the search for the suspect.
Supreme Court To Rule On Sales Tax Of Online Purchases
Three current justices - Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy and Neil Gorsuch - have already expressed doubts about the precedent. For years, the issue of whether out-of-state sellers should collect sales tax had to do mostly with one company: Amazon .com.
Sean Hannity says he never retained Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
But Judge Kimba Wood rejected his efforts to mask the identity of Hannity, a client Cohen had said wanted to avoid publicity. With Cohen by their side on Monday, lawyers initially resisted revealing the name of the third client for privacy reasons.
Raonic advances, Shapovalov falls at Monte Carlo Masters
The former-top ranked Djokovic has been troubled by a persistent right elbow injury and his ranking has tumbled to No. 13. He feels at home at the picture-postcard tournament with its center court perched over the glittering Mediterranean sea.