The secretary-general reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable. He takes note that the Syrian interim authorities have condemned Sunday's attack and, after a preliminary investigation, attributed it to the Islamic State.
Seventy seven Indian nationals have been evacuated from war torn Syria. The evacuees recall panicky situation prevailing and looting on the streets of Damascus
According to a military source cited by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the missile strikes occurred "simultaneously" at 13:50 local time, causing significant damage to the airstrips and rendering them "inoperative."