The building of the Ministry of Defense in Damascus was attacked with a drone

A drone has reportedly hit the Ministry of Defense building in Omayyad Square, one of the most important and protected areas in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

This incident has caused major security concerns at the heart of the country's military administration.

Initial reports indicate that the explosion has caused significant material damage to the building and surrounding areas.

⚡️BREAKING: A drone strike has reportedly hit the Ministry of Defense building on Omayyad Square in Damascus, Syria pic.twitter.com/O6tZ8OOCmx

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Authorities have not yet provided exact details of the damage or possible responsibility for the attack, while investigations are ongoing.

This development comes at a time when Syria continues to face numerous security challenges and internal conflicts.

Otherwise, the Syrian rebels, supported by the opposition, have launched a military uprising with the aim of overthrowing the president, Bashar al-Assadm, who has the support of Russia. /Telegraph/