Russian Foreign Ministry: the territory of the Russian Embassy in Syria fell shell – RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, September 21 – RIA Novosti. mortar shells fell on the territory of the Russian Embassy in Damascus, there were no injuries, according to a statement posted on the Foreign Ministry website of the Russian Federation.

Foreign Ministry reports that “on September 20 at about 9 am on the territory of the Russian Embassy in Damascus fell mortar shell, having gone deep into the ground and will not cause harm”.

“His large fragment with the marking was subsequently extracted called to the scene Syrian sappers. Now it becomes clear how the bomb fell into the hands of militants, “- said in a statement.

” We strongly condemn the criminal bombardment of the diplomatic mission of Russia in Damascus. We expect a clear position in this regard, an act of terrorism of all the members international community, including regional parties. In this case, we need not only words but also action, “- said the Russian Foreign Ministry.