Syria denies claim of Israeli attack on air base

DAMASCUS - The Syrian army denied reports that an Israeli missile attack targeted an air base west of Damascus early on Sunday, saying a short circuit caused an explosion in an arms depot, according to state television.

The army came after at least two explosions were heard.

Pan-Arab Al-Mayadeen TV and some pro-government activists in Syria said the explosions were the result of a missile attack by Israel on the air base, which has been previously targeted by Israel.