Damascus, Nov 5 (IANS/AKI) A missile struck the offices of the Pope's envoy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday, a member of staff said.
"I confirm that this morning at 6.30 a.m., a rocket hit our offices," said an advisor to the papal nuncio or ambassador, Mario Zenari.
The rocket landed on a balcony causing damage to the building but no casualties, a nun who was visiting the embassy at the time told AKI.
"We are all fine," the unnamed nun told AKI.
The embassy is located in central Damascus.
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