Hay'at al-Arkan explained

The Hay'at al Arkan is the General Staff Command Building of the Syrian Armed Forces. It is located in Umayyad Square in central Damascus.[1] It is the main seat of the Chief of the General Staff.

It was hit by two explosions on September 26, 2012.[2] Some reports state that parts of the building were set on fire by the explosions.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Explosions strike top Syrian army building. Reuters. Samia Nakhoul. 26 September 2012. 14 February 2018.
  2. News: Syria: Damascus hit by two explosions. 26 September 2012. Daily Telegraph. 26 September 2012.
  3. News: Chulov. Martin. Syrian military building rocked by twin blasts. 26 September 2012. The Guardian. 26 September 2012.

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