Local security conflict

Several explosions have rocked Damascus after the curfew came into effect. Fire has started at the building of the Immigration and Passport Department, witnesses told TASS."After the curfew came into force, several explosions have been heard. There have been reports about Israel’s strikes - it looks like this is the case," a witness said. "Several administrative buildings are on fire in the city. A big fire is reported at the Immigration and Passport Department."The Syrian Al Watan newspaper said earlier that a curfew was imposed in Damascus from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time. The decision, according to the newspaper was made by the "military administration."Syria’s armed opposition units launched a large-scale offensive on government troops in the Aleppo and Idlib governorates on November 27. By December 7, Syrian President Bashar Assad’s opponents had seized several large cities, including Aleppo, Hama, Deir ez-Zor, Daraa, and Homs. On Sunday morning, they entered Damascus and government troops withdrew from the city. Following intra-Syrian talks, President Assad stepped down and fled the country.