Mortar attack kills 12 Damascus University students: TV

DAMASCUS: A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported.

“The number of students killed in the mortar attack on the architecture faculty in Damascus University has risen to 12,” said the broadcaster, blaming “terrorists” for the attack.

Previously, the television station had reported that several people were killed or wounded in the attack.

“The National Students Union condemns the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the architecture faculty of Damascus University,” the television added.

State news agency SANA added that six others were hurt by “mortars that targeted the faculty cafeteria”.