The Citadel of Damascus, a historic landmark, was also damaged in the incident, though Syrian sources told Reuters that the area of the citadel was hit by a Syrian anti-aircraft missile.

People inspect the damage at the Citadel of Damascus in the aftermath of what state media said were Israeli air strikes in Syria on Feb. 19, 2023. FIRAS MAKDESI / REUTERS ...

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Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential neighborhood in the Syrian capital of Damascus early Sunday, killing at least five people and wounding 15, Syrian state news reported.