Footage from the moment of the Israeli attack on the Syrian Army General Staff headquarters in central Damascus is circulating across the internet.
In one video, a local television presenter can be seen hearing the explosion, feeling the tremor, and in a state of panic trying to take cover.
Footage of Israel attacking Damascus. pic.twitter.com/VBmcVvminb
— Clash Report (@clashreport) July 16, 2025
In another video, an AlArabiya television presenter can be seen during a live broadcast, hearing the sound of the strike and after a few seconds turning his head to see what happened.
The moment the Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on the General Staff building in Umayyad Square in central Damascus. pic.twitter.com/bgtZqJjK2o
— Ph.Gritti (@Philipp27960841) July 16, 2025
Meanwhile, a video surfaced showing a journalist giving a report just meters away from the attack site and running for cover along with his crew.
#BREAKING: Massive explosion rocks the Syrian capital Damascus during a live report by Rudaw correspondent Solin Mohammedamin. pic.twitter.com/dyOp2kQ8f0
— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) July 16, 2025
Another video shows Damascus security forces rushing to the attack site to assess the consequences.
Syrian security forces are seen monitoring the streets near the defense ministry in Damascus following an Israeli strike on the army headquarters nearby.#Syria #Israel #Damascus
Read more: https://t.co/khwGQkQwPt pic.twitter.com/BhNHsK3ofv
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 16, 2025
