The ministry stated that the casualty figure was preliminary as rescuers are still searching for survivors under the rubble.

Israeli air strike in Damascus killed seven civilians, including children and women, according to the Syrian defence ministry, with rescuers still searching for survivors under rubble.

Israeli forces launched an aerial attack on a residential building in Damascus' Mazzeh neighborhood, killing seven civilians, including children and women, and injuring at least 11 others, causing widespread destruction.

Syria's SANA news agency reported an attack on an area containing security headquarters and embassies, as reported by Al Jazeera.