Mortars hit Syria central bank in Damascus

DAMASCUS: Two mortar rounds hit Syria's central bank in the capital Damascus on Wednesday causing damage, a witness told, but there were no reports of injuries.

The projectiles struck the building at around 7:40 am (0440GMT), the witness, a resident of a central Damascus neighbourhood, told on condition of anonymity.

"One hit the roof of the building and the second hit the garage," the resident added.

The extent of the damage to the bank was unclear, but there were no initial reports of injuries in the attack and traffic was moving normally in the area on Wednesday morning.

Syrian rebels seeking to overthrow the government regularly target the centre of Damascus with mortar fire from rear bases on the outskirts of the capital.