Syria’s air defenses confront an Israeli missile barrage targeting the vicinity of the capital Damascus.

Russian and Syrian officials call on the United States to remove its sanctions on Syria, and pull its occupation troops out of the war-torn country.

A top Russian military commander says the illegal presence of US occupation forces in Syria slows down the battle against Takfiri terrorist groups.

At least eight people are killed and over a dozen wounded in a car bombing near a school in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, witnesses and officials say.

The Syrian foreign minister says says certain Western countries are now attempting to sabotage prospects for a political end to the ongoing conflict in the country after failing to advance their agenda on the battlefield.

Moscow and Damascus criticize the West over its "sheer hypocrisy", saying it is heavily investing in terrorist plots against the Arab country.

Syria's ambassador to the UN says Damascus is committed to continue fight against terrorism and liberate its territories occupied by foreign forces.

Fox News reports that the US military had evacuated some 200 troops from al-Tanf base in southern Syria prior to last week's attack on the military facility.

Three major Turkish convoys loaded with munitions and logistical supplies reportedly cross into northern Syria to help the militants fighting against government troops.

Hundreds of people stage a mass demonstration in northwestern Syria to condemn the presence of Turkish occupation forces.