Russian trade mission in Damascus shelled with mortars
Russian trade mission in Damascus attacked by militants, Foreign Ministry statement said.
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As a result of this incident, no one was injured or killed. The building was severely damaged. The 120 mm mine flew into it.
"We condemn by all means the terrorist attack against the Trade Representative Office of the Russian Federation in Damascus, which has become another link in the chain of their crimes against the peaceful population of the Syrian capital in recent days," -the Agency stated.
The Foreign Ministry also called on the international community to assess the terrorist attacks against the bodies of the Russian diplomatic mission.
The Foreign Ministry also recalled that the day before, a Russian non-governmental delegation was attacked by rebels in the old city area and was urgently evacuated.
