Syria confirms Israeli jets bombed military site

State TV says the strike targeted a military research center in the area of Jermana

Published January 30, 2013 7:32PM (EST)

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state TV has confirmed that Israeli warplanes bombed a military research center northwest of the capital, Damascus.

U.S. and regional security officials reported the strike Wednesday but did not say where it took place.

State TV says the strike targeted a military research center in the area of Jermana.

It says the strike caused material damage and the center was used to advance Syrian military capabilities.


By Associated Press

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