Damascus, May 1 -- Israeli warplanes launched two airstrikes Wednesday afternoon on the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, southwest of Damascus, amid rising sectarian tensions and ongoing clashes in the area, Syrian state media reported.
According to Syrian state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV, the strikes caused injuries among civilians, including members of the Druze community, who have been at the center of recent unrest near the capital. The report did not specify the number or severity of casualties.
Explosions were heard across Damascus shortly after Israeli jets were reported flying at low altitude over the city.
The reported strikes came shortly after Israel issued a warning that it would target positions in Syria if necessary to protect Druze co...