Israeli airstrikes target military facilities near Damascus
Damascus: Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites near Syria's capital, Damascus, hitting facilities in the Deir Ali area, according to local media reports. The Israeli military claimed the strikes were aimed at a Hamas weapons storage facility in the same region.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, reported that Israeli airstrikes also hit storage facilities linked to the First Division and Brigade 166 in Al-Kiswah, southern Syria. The attack triggered powerful explosions, causing fires at the targeted sites. However, the number of casualties and the extent of the damage remain unclear.
Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Syria have been a recurring pattern, often targeting weapons depots and positions linked to Iran-backed groups and Palestinian factions. Israeli officials have consistently stated their intent to prevent arms transfers to Hezbollah and other militant groups operating in Syria.
There was no immediate response from Syrian authorities regarding the attack.
Earlier in January, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reaffirmed that Israeli forces would maintain an indefinite presence in Syria. During a visit to military posts at Mount Hermon, he stated that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) would remain in the buffer zone indefinitely to ensure the country's security.
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Wild fox falls into tank in Thane, rescued after one-hour operation
Thane (PTI): A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
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Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said.
